Are you constantly on the look-out for greener ways to operate in your home? Pellet stoves are known for their awesome energy efficient warming power, but how do other types of fireplaces? The following goes into the differences between pellet stoves and wood-burning fireplaces.
Most pellet stoves require electricity -- about 100 kilowatt-hours per month -- which adds about 171 pounds of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, on average (it depends on your source of electricity, of course). That also means that if the power goes out, your pellet stove does, too, though some have battery backup to help keep them going.
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