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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.
Demand for wood fuel is high this year, as rising heating costs have more people turning to alternative sources to supplement their heating costs. But costs for suppliers are also on the rise, leading to increased prices for homeowners looking to.