EIA Administrator Sieminski says wood pellets represent a
"significant opportunity" for consumers to save money October
10, 2012 - The U.S. government released its annual assessment of
prices and availability of heating fuels today and for the first
time it included information on pellets and firewood. After gas
and electricity, wood is the third most common heating fuel in
America, but the annual Winter Fuels Outlook had never discussed
it prior to the 2012-13 heating season. The Winter Fuels Outlook
is put out by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA),
an independent statistical and analytical agency within the
Department of Energy. Reports published by the agency are the
premier source of energy information in the country and are used
to guide economic policy and educate the public. During today's
press conference, EIA Administrator Adam Sieminski mentioned the
"significant opportunity" for consumers to supplement their oil
heat with wood pellets, as well as with electricity. The
inclusion of woo