Alternative Energy and Corn

Corn has proven itself to be one of the most effective alternative energy sources, placing it in the ranks of coal, gas, wood, etc. Corn is an excellent energy source because the corn cob is very dense and slow burning. When corn is burned in a heating system, it generates more heat than the conventional furnaces, and it does so at a lower cost. This is because the cost of the corn source is much cheaper than running gas or electric furnaces, and its heat output is extremely high.

In the U.S., many people use corn furnaces to heat their homes. Because it can be burned in a typical wood stove, there is no special equipment to buy. It produces fewer emissions than wood and generates great heat, just like wood does. It is a very effective energy source which can inexpensively and efficiently heat a home. Because the corn husk is not used after harvest, it can be purchased in bulk from farmers or farm supply companies. It is much cleaner to store than wood, and will not carry termites or spiders into the home, which means that it can be stored close to where it is burned.

There are various types of corn burning stoves on the market which are designed to generate a lot of heat and prevent energy loss. There are several, high quality stoves which are reasonably priced so burning corn as a means of alternative energy can be a reality for everyone.

Corn burning stoves are very easy to function and can generate heat in a rather quick amount of time. Maintaining a corn stove or furnace is easier than conventional furnaces or stoves. With all the alternative energy sources available, corn is a very promising, yet overlooked, option. You can save on your energy bill in the present economic crises by adopting corn as an alternative source of energy in heating your home.