Wood burners more costly for heating than gas boilers, study finds
by Matthew Taylor from Environment | The Guardian on (#6G9SB)
Charity says research dispels myth that wood burning, which has health risks, is a cheaper energy option
Wood burners are a more expensive way to heat homes than gas boilers or heat pumps, research shows.
A study found that as well as causing significant health and environmental dangers for the home's occupants and their neighbours, it is at least 15% more costly to heat a home using a wood burner rather than a gas boiler.
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