About 1 in 14 households in New Hampshire use wood as their main source of heat, according to the Energy Information Administration. That’s four times the national average. As more Granite Staters look to save money by burning wood this winter, companies that clean and repair chimneys say they’realso seeing an increase in demand.
Some community action agencies say the increase in heating assistance applications is “unprecedented.” Wood banks and chimney sweeps are also preparing for an increase in demand, especially as heating oil prices have skyrocketed.
It wasn t a typical day at the Hopkinton-Webster Transfer Station. The sounds of chainsaws cutting wood ripped through the crisp air. It was Hopkinton s annual volunteer event, Wood for Warmth.Ally Rose, 25, came with her family on Saturday morning to.
As temperatures dip below freezing this time of year, wood banks throughout the state are calling for volunteers to help them stock firewood for the winter months.Each year, the state’s wood banks aim to secure enough wood for heating to help.
As temperatures dip below freezing this time of year, wood banks throughout the state are calling for volunteers to help them stock firewood for the winter months.Each year, the state’s wood banks aim to secure enough wood to help community members.