Appliances that burn pellet fuels made from wood or other biomass wastes are becoming more popular in Canada. Pellet stoves have several advantages over appliances that burn natural firewood:

·         Convenient, automatic operation

·         One hopper-load of fuel can last more than 24 hours

·         Fuel is supplied in bags which are compact and store neatly

·         Many pellet stoves can be vented out through a wall with special double-wall piping without the need for a conventional chimney

·         The potential for reduced pollutant emissions