"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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Ian wrote:
I'm going to look at a new house soon where there is the option of oil or
wood pellet heating. Which should I go for?

If you can get the wood, and dont mind a probably twice daily chore of
loading and emptying, or the issue of coming home to an icy house after a
weekend away, go pellets.

Otherwise pay teh premuem for hassle free heating with oil.

Or put in a heat pump.

Wood pellet boilers are going to become very expensive soon.
There is a limit to how much wood growing is possible, once demand exceeds
supply prices will rise rapidly to match those of oil and gas.
I don't know if it will be this year or next but it will happen.
Its the same for all "green" fuels, there isn't enough if a lot switch
(maybe we need to import lots of "green" fuel?).