Biomass heating systems

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Biomass Heating Systems refers to the various methods used to generate heat from biomass. The systems fall under the categories of direct combustion, gasification, combined heat and power (CHP), anaerobic and aerobic digestion. Historically, biomass has played the predominate role in meeting humanity's heat demands, as well as providing our first renewable energy resource. Today, forest renderings, agricultural waste, crops grown specifically for energy production are becoming price competitive with energy dense fossil fuels. An effort to develop this potential may have the effect of regenerating mismanaged croplands and be a cog in the wheel of a decentralized, multi-dimensional renewable energy industry. Efforts to promote and advance these methods have been common throughout the EU, though inefficient and polluting means to generate heat from biomass coupled with poor forest practices have significantly added to environmental degradation in many areas of the world.