During the 2009 HPBExpo our imported Ecoteck, Elena Airplus pellet stove won the Best New Pellet Stoves & Inserts award from Hearth & Home. It is a true honor that we have been presented with this award.

As the Ecoteck products grows we plan to stand along side the Ravelli Group and our dealers with exceptional service that reflects the quality and design of the stoves.

We look forward to wonder 2009 and hope everyone is excited about the new products we will be introducing later this year. For more information on the Elena Airplus and all other stoves, visit the Ecoteck pellet stoves product page.

Posted: March 26th, 2009
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When it comes to trying to figure out whether or not switching to a new source of heating will save you money, primary or secondary, it can be hard to calculate what your savings will be. Thankfully the fine folks over at FuelStart.com have created a simple tool that will help you determine which alternative fuel will save you the most.

The best part is that you can enter what each different fuel costs in your local area. So as the prices fluctuates in your area you can see which is cheaper. Even if your still trying to figure out if that new corn or wood pellet stove will actually save you money over your oil furnace, check out FuelStart’s Energy Savings Calculator.

Posted: December 2nd, 2008
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An article from Barron News-Shield in Barron, WI, is stating that the Barron Area School District is researching whether wood pellets should replace their exsisting wood chip boiler system.

“Superintendent Monti Hallberg said that wood pellets tend to be more expensive up front, but their benefits might outweigh the additional cost. Pellets are drier than wood chips, translating into a lot less water weight in each delivered load. The pellets are also known to burn more cleanly and with less associated maintenance costs.”

“Wood pellet producers can be found as close as Ladysmith and Bloomer, Hallberg said. The Shell Lake School District already uses wood pellets in its heating system with much success, and a consulting firm suggested that Barron give pellets some consideration.”

If the more companies start providing servces simialr to Maine Energy Systems, trucking and pump of pellets into hoppers, then this could become a very feasible option.

Read the full article on Wood Pellets Vs Wood Chips.

Posted: December 1st, 2008
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We at Northland Distributing are proud to announce that Ecoteck wood pellet stoves are NOW AVAILABLE in North America. With 14 different models to choose from in a variety of colors, there is sure to be a style that suits your home.

Ecoteck Pellet Stoves are manufactured in Italy and imported exculsively by Northland Distributing. These wood pellet stoves are a far superior to anything currently manufactured in North America. EPA testing shows that the average emission level is 1.654 g/hr which surpasses California’s stringent 2.5 g/hr emission law and compared with conventional liquid and gas fuels, these units can lead to a massive savings in heating bills, over 50%.

Stylish design is one of the trademarks of the Ecoteck Pellet Stoves and each new wood pellet stove is thoroughly tested in Ecoteck’s own testing facility to obtain the international certification that has allowed the company to achieve a position of leadership on the world market.

For more information on these revolutionary pellet stoves, check out our newly launched website Ecoteck Pellet Stoves

Posted: November 4th, 2008
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The Oregon Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (OHPBA) has announced it will host “Renewable Heating Symposium 2009: A Conference on Wood and Pellet Fuel for Residential Heating” on April 15, 2009, at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Ore.

This conference will explore a variety of factors relating to residential biomass wood heating, ranging from environmental and performance issues to current and pending regulatory policies.

“This is going to be the place to be. The merging of minds - including hearth technology experts, regulatory officials and air quality regulators - will result in stimulating conversation and real solutions,” says Harvey Gail, OHPA executive director.

For more information, go to www.oregonfireplaces.com

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Posted: November 3rd, 2008
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On Sunday, August 09 firefighting crews from more than two dozen towns were called to fight flames were called to help extinguish a fire at the Jaffrey wood pellet plant in New Hampshire. Employees discovered the fire and tried to fight it with fire extinguishers, however the fire spread to the conveyor system and become out of control.
After 20 hours the fire had still been smoldering in one of the silos and officials were worried about the silo collapsing from the weight of the water pumped in.

Three firefighters suffered minor injuries during the twenty-nine hour fire-suppression effort, officials said.

Steven Walker, president of New England Wood Pellet, said all the workers at the plant have been working to get it operational again. He said he expected it to be fully operational by the end of next week. WMUR 9

The plant’s employees have been working three shifts a day mopping up soggy sawdust and repairing machinery to get the plant back in operation.

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed more than $135,000 in fines against the manufacturer after a worker got caught in a conveyor in January.

Authorities say the company showed indifference to or intentional disregard for employee safety by allowing combustible wood dust to accumulate and for not having guards on the conveyors. Brattleboro Reformer

New Hampshire fire investigators have concluded that the wood pellet plant was accidental, and that workers responded appropriately in trying to put the fire out.

OSHA said its inspection revealed unguarded conveyors, exposure to fire and explosion hazards due to the design, construction and location of systems used to collect combustible wood dust.

New England Wood Pellet was given 15 business days from the time the citations were issued to either meet with OSHA or to contest the allegations before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Posted: August 15th, 2008
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