Dear Jim: I use my fireplace for extra heat, but it is a hassle. I am considering getting a corn or wood pellet stove instead. Are they energy efficient and low-maintenance, and what are my options? — ...

Last winter, Connecticut homeowners Keith Goodrow and Jody Willis began looking into ways to cut their fuel bills. Goodrow, a civil engineer, and Willis, a veterinarian, were spending about $3000 a ...

This week, we're taking a fresh look at the idea of renewable and locally produced energy in the North Country. For many homeowners, one of the... Jul 10, 2012 — This week, we're taking a fresh look ...

You probably don't want to think about it. But it's almost time to fire up the furnace. A regional not-for-profit is trying to get more people to... Oct 06, 2017 — You probably don't want to think ...

However, having either a wood stove or a pellet stove in your home could raise your rates. State Farm increases rates by an average of $38 per year, while other insurance companies may raise your rate ...

HOLLAND -- Fifteen years ago, Kevin Geertman had to beg his customers to buy wood pellets. This summer, the first semi-truck load was gone in two days. By summer's end, the co-owner of Cosy Warm ...

PORTLAND, Maine — A study conducted for Maine's oil dealers concludes air quality could worsen if thousands of homeowners switch from oil heat to wood pellet stoves. The study commissioned by the ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A study conducted for Maine’s oil dealers says air quality could worsen if thousands of homeowners switch from oil heat to wood pellet stoves. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A study ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ A study conducted for Maine's oil dealers concludes air quality could worsen if thousands of homeowners switch from oil heat to wood pellet stoves. The study commissioned by the ...