Biomass Heating

As the colder weather starts to kick in, many home owners' thoughts turn to heating their homes more efficiently and with the end of the year nearing, many home owners are thinking about tax season and ways that they can take advantage of some of the tax credits currently available. Luckily, the current tax credit incentive for biomass heating will be available until the end of 2010.
The biomass stove tax credit will cover 30% of the cost of a biomass stove and installation costs up to £1500 for qualifying stoves installed in a primary residence by December 31, 2010. To claim your tax credit you must ensure that your choice of stove qualifies for the program; get a manufacturer's certification statement from the manufacturer's website to ensure that the stove qualifies.
Biomass Heating is more efficient than regular wood stoves because due to their design they can produce more heat from less fuel, they create less ash waste, and need far less ventilation to run properly. They come in a variety of types: some just for one type of fuel and some for a variety of fuels. Check out what type of fuel is most readily available in your area before choosing one for your home.