What are wood pellets? What are the benefits? Are they renewable? What about delivery?
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From forest to fuel - delivering clean, green, heat

In a world of dwindling resources and volatile fuel costs, many of us are considering alternative ways of heating our homes, offices and workplaces. Biomass, in the form of wood pellets or wood chips may offer a timely and convenient solution.

Duffield Wood Pellets manufacture and supply premium quality wood pellets produced from sawmill co-products and virgin timber at our purpose built plant in Melmerby, North Yorkshire. These are a highly calorific, renewable fuel which can be burned with very high efficiency in a range of suitable equipment. They represent a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

We also supply high energy, kiln dried, wood chips, sourced from our sister company, Duffield Timber.

Our provenance

Experience counts! With over fifty years of trading experience in the UK and international timber industry Duffield Wood Pellets retain a high level of ability and expertise in the logistics of timber acquisition, production and supply.

Duffield Wood Pellets fully endorse the ongoing development of a sustainable biomass fuel infrastructure and supply chain within the UK. Our philosophy and operations are in accord with the UK Government's Renewable Energy Strategy, which includes a commitment to meeting a target of 15% of UK energy coming from renewable sources by 2020.

Funding for this project has been made available through the Rural Development Programme for England, which is jointly funded by Defra and the European Union, and is managed by Yorkshire Forward in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

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Wood is a carbon neutral fuel:

Burning wood arguably produces no net increase in greenhouse gas emissions: the carbon dioxide released by its combustion is the same as that fixed by growth in trees through their lifetime. Wood is a renewable and sustainable fuel resource... read more

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Our premium wood pellets:

Characterised by low moisture content, high calorific value and minimal ash residue after combustion, and conforming to current CEN/TS 14961:2005 draft standards, they are available for purchase loose in bulk or conveniently bagged... read more

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Planning for pellet delivery:

Consider delivery vehicle access to your site and how fuel will be transferred. Choose a higher capacity store to take advantage of lower bulk rates and delivery charges... read more