Using a local supplier is important to keeping
down costs and carbon emissions. Your boiler, storage and delivery
options depend on what type and quality of woodfuel is available
and what size and type of delivery vehicles are used.
It is important to research suppliers and start getting your
fuel supply organised at an early stage as this will affect
the:
- running costs of your system
- type of system you install
- level of support and maintenance that can be provided by the
fuel supplier
- design of the storage and delivery system for the woodfuel
system.
Find out what types of fuel can
be supplied, what their specifications are (e.g. size, moisture
content), and how fuel would be delivered.
Ultimately the most suitable type of fuel for you will
depend upon your individual circumstances - see What type of user are you? and wood fuel equipment and systems.
If you are sourcing your own wood fuel supply, good quality,
reliable fuel suppliers are now available in most parts of
Scotland. You can find a local
supplier by searching our database.
Alternatively, you could buy your fuel through an energy services company (ESCo). Many
will supply heat and offer guaranteed energy prices. They also
design, install and maintain and your wood fuel boiler system.