Key options I have so far identified for Canadian winters
4) In BC electricty is now cheaper than nat. gas and may be a mid term
solution for many except when the lights go out. The problem is the rates
will rise soon as we import 10% of our power and must build expensive new
capacity.
In Vancouver Fraser Valley area there are restrictions in some places
such that a house may not be newly built with wood stove/furnace. Air
pollution is a problem in the valley. Su Dennet is correct in saying that
if we don't have effecient clean burning wood stoves and furnaces they will
be made illegal.
3) ease of use: automatic fuel supply, ignition
Well we have a culture of convenience and appeasment not
everyone will schlep.
One has to consider the needs of seniors
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