wood heat is still the go-to heating solution for many Americans, and for good reason: It’s affordable, effective, and provides a comforting atmosphere with crackling, glowing flames in a firebox. The downside is that wood heat creates potentially dangerous emissions (soot and smoke), which are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. In recent years, regulations surrounding wood smoke have become stricter and more complex in order to keep up with a growing population and an increasingly varied market of wood heating devices, which has made it difficult for the average person to understand which rules apply to them and which do not. In this article, we aim to clear up any confusion so that your next wood heater purchase is hassle-free, whether it’s a wood stove, cook stove, or furnace. Continue reading