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Biomass Heating Does Not Have To Be
Expensive Or Complicated
AFS Biomass offers end-to-end
solution for renewable or green
energy systems to businesses,
institutions and homes. From
initial design and planning, right
through to installation and on going
maintenance, our service is truly
holistic.
We design, supply, install and
maintain complete biomass boiler
systems for commercial, domestic
and district heating applications
(where several buildings are heated
by a single boiler).
We pride ourselves on good advice,
on our service, and the efficient, no
nonsense installation of the right
system for the job. We can provide
everything you need from retro-fit
systems to bespoke energy centres,
from fuel stores to fuel supply.
Our biomass boilers will integrate
with any existing heating systems,
including under floor heating,

domestic hot
water and with
other renewables
such as solar.
Why Biomass?
In a heating
context,
"Biomass" is the
name given to
organic material
that can be used
as fuel. The new
generation of "multi-fuel" biomass
boilers supplied by AFS are up to
96% efficient and can burn wood
logs, wood pellets, wood chips,
cereals and miscanthus.

Biomass Energy Centre)
Biomass is cheaper than fossil fuel.
Wood pellets are 25-30% cheaper
than heating oil and wood chip is
40-50% cheaper. (Source; Biomass
Energy Centre)
Buying biomass fuel locally reduces
There Are Many Good Reasons for the environmental impact of
transport, helps your local economy,
Using Biomass Fuel
Biomass is sustainable, renewable, provides local business opportunities
and rural jobs.
virtually carbon neutral and
Excellent return on investment,
offers CO2 savings of up to 96%,
especially if replacing electricity,
compared to heating oil. (Source;
heating oil or LPG.

"Thinning" - the selective harvesting
of a forest's annual growth - not
only provides biomass fuel, but is
necessary to improve the growth rate
of trees and to support biodiversity.
Woodland, forestry and agriculture
provide the population with leisure
and recreation opportunities.
Less woody biomass going to landfill
means less methane and reduced
CO2 emissions.
Biomass ash is full of nutrients,
so makes great compost for your
garden.