it's time to purchase pellets!

Originally published August, 2015

Now Is the Time to Buy Your Wood Pellets for the Upcoming Heating Season

Crowley Fuel currently has a good supply of premium wood pellets available for new and old customers to purchase in preparation for another Massachusetts winter.
 
We have seen shortages of pellets in the past two heating seasons, and it looks like we can expect the same for this upcoming season. There are few new pellet mills being brought online, and pellets have become an increasingly popular way for people to heat their homes over the past few years. Pellet mills in the area have been operating at full capacity and are not able to keep up with orders from retailers.
 
As you may know, our local trees are mostly hardwood trees, and our local manufacturer of wood pellets is New England Wood Pellets. They sell pellets made from 85-percent hardwood and 15-percent softwood. They have three mills in the area; one in New Hampshire and two in New York. These pellets are very popular and could become very difficult to obtain, even though the mills are working at full capacity. If you want to be sure that you get New England Wood Pellets, it’s a good idea to start planning now.
 
Crowley Fuel has contracted with two companies that produce premium softwood pellets that come from Canada and the western United States. These pellets cost more due to the increased transportation cost, production cost and increased quality. Here is a list of these pellets and their qualities:
 
Trebio Premium Softwood Pellets: These pellets come from Quebec and meet the premium standard set by the industry for high-heat output and low-ash content. They have a process to extract the maximum amount of moisture that results in a darker pellet than those made from pine and spruce.
 
Purcell Super Premium Softwood Pellets: These pellets are made from Douglas fir trees, which is the best material for making pellets. They are at the top for heat output, low ash and moisture. These pellets are shipped by rail to a transfer facility in Upton, Mass. and are then processed to remove fines (sawdust) and then bagged to be shipped to the local area.
 
Okanagan Super Premium Pellets: These pellets have been very difficult to impossible to get in the last two heating seasons, but they have made a commitment to the New England market and are much more plentiful. These pellets are also at the top of the list for quality and are also processed and bagged in Upton, Mass.
 
We at Crowley Fuel expect to have a good supply of the softwood pellets going into the heating season and recommend that you come in to buy a few bags to try before making your purchase for the season.

Bob

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