International Blog Bradley Associates Review: Berlin Program
http://www.elp.com/news/2013/04/15/berlin-program-promoting-wood-pellet-boilers-a-national-model.html
The following information was released by the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA):
A group of homeowners gathered at Tea Birds Restaurant Tuesday night to celebrate the end of their addiction to home heating oil.
"Every time the oil truck goes by, I smile," said Marie Canning.
Canning's home is one of 36 Berlin homes that has or is in the process of replacing its oil burner with a high efficiency wood pellet boiler. It is estimated the 36 homeowners combined will save more than $50,000 a year in heating costs.
In addition to saving money, the homeowners are also proving that switching to a local renewable energy source helps the local economy and the environment. The project is expected to have a $200,000 annual impact on the local economy.
The homeowners participated in the Model Neighborhood Project, which subsidized the purchase and installation of the boilers. Launched in the fall of 2011 by the Northern Forest Center, Berlin BetterBuildings, and Maine Energy Systems, the goal was to install 40 pellet boilers in Berlin homes.
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