This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Harman Stoves for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Learn how Harman Pellet Stoves Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.
Where I live, January is typically the coldest month of the year. We’ve just come out of January, but February is shaping up to be cold as well. There is nothing I enjoy more on a cold day than curling up by a fire, with a warm blanket and some hot cocoa. A good book or movie doesn’t hurt either. My current home does not have a fireplace or stove, and it makes me sad. I am always looking for reasons to justify purchasing a free standing fireplace, also known as a stove. I grew up with a wood burning fireplace, which is now a gas fireplace. It doesn’t really matter to me, as long as it has a flame and warmth.
I just filed my taxes last week, and everytime I get a new tax return, I think of ways to spend it. Trust me, it’s not hard! One of these next couple of returns will have to get me a fireplace of some sort. Upon filling out my taxes I discovered a new tax credit for a popular heating alternative. Reinstated on January 2, 2013, was the federal tax credit on 75% efficient biomass heating appliances. I didn’t know it existed in the first place. What this means is that qualifying biomass-stoves may be eligible for a tax credit! I like the sound of that! Maybe that’ll be my reasoning with the hubby!
Upon doing some research, I discovered that Harman Pellet Stoves actually reduce your carbon footprint! As you can see in the infographic above, using a pellet stove to heat your home costs 44% less than oil, 47% less than eletric, and 53% less than propane heat. I had no idea! Because biomass fuels are composed of renewable carbon-neutral products, they are also an extremely eco-friendly option. Uh, I think I can have the hubs sold! In addition to all of that, Harman Pellet stoves come in a variety of colors, styles and sizes.
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Now for the fun part – a giveaway! Harman would like to keep you informed and warm by allowing one Clever Housewife reader to win a Harman notebook and Harman t-shirt. The notebook is a journal sized book made from recycled materials. It also includes a pen! To enter, simply leave a comment with why you love Harman – or something you learned about Harman from the infographic, or this post. Giveaway will end at 11:59pm PST on 2/24.
Harman stoves are eco-friendly and save you $$$$… That is fantastic!!!!
I knew that wood stoves helped being down heating costs, but I didn’t realize how much! Thanks Cleverhousewife for sharing!
I learned it would make both sides of my brain happy. Who knew!
We’re always looking for ways to save on our electric bill. Harman stoves fit the bill!!!
I had no idea that a pellet stove was so environmentally friendly! I’ve never even heard of them! thanks!
I love that it could save so much $$$! We have electric right now and it costs an arm and a leg 🙁
I’m thinking we need one of these now.
Have been trying to reduce my carbon footprint for the last few years, this is another great way!
We are always looking to save $$$
I had no idea pellet stoves saved that much! I also love that they are environmentally friendly! I will def be looking into this as I live in a very cold area of the United States! Great information. (I also love the tax info!)
Anytime we can save money, we will do it! If that means using a Harman Stove, then bring it on! That would be some awesome savings! Thanks for offering such great products Harman!!
Thanks for the tip
I think the stoves look so cool. These are good for environment.
This is something i really need to look into.I like that they are good for the enviroment
Going to look in this
My husband is really interested in this type of heat…anything to reduce the cost of heating
Didn’t realize how environmentall friendly it was
really interested in pellet stoves, my friend has one and loves it!
With the cost of electric/propane how can you not want to look into these. Awesome information, thank you so much!
I always knew that there were some that reduced the carbon footprint, but to keep it at ZERO! That’s something I learned…we only have natural gas heaters here in our house because we live in the South.
We currently have a wood stove. I have always wanted a pellet stove. It would ne wonderful.
We have a Harmon stove and love it. Have had it for over 7 years. Keeps the house warmer than we would with our gas furnace that we no longer have to use. Have saved a ton of money by switching. Thanks. Karen Downing
can save you money and reduce carbon footprint
I learned that pellet stoves are already saving 4.5 tons of carbon emissions.
We have been looking at pellet stoves for the last few years, and trying to justify the cost… the fact that there is now a tax incentive to having one is even better, and I just may be able to swing it now…yay! I have wanted one forever! ( husband has taken a bit longer to get on board…lol)
Sounds like this could save us a lot of money.
I didn’t know pellet stoves were so efficient and cost-saving.
Heck, I’ll be honest — I learned what a pellet stove is. And I would really love the shirt, because my best friend is a Harman and I’d love to pass it on to him
I liked and learned that they are carbon free
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I saw one of these for the first time in a small yarn store in upstate NY. It was in January and the store was in a barn because they actually raised sheep and spun their own yarn. There was a couple feet of snow on the ground and it was freezing, but we couldn’t believe how this little pellet stove kept the whole place warm. While I was busy looking at the yarn, my husband was talking to the owner about this stove because he was so impressed.
Speaking of pellets, we really need a new load for our fireplace. I will check out this pellets, looks like a friendly and great for the environment to use as well
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The U. S. Federal government is offering tax credits for homeowners who purchase qualifying wood- and pellet-burning appliances. What’s better than a tax credit for getting something that does the environment good.
Looking forward to trying the pellet stove.
love the look of this and that it is cost efficient
Wow pellet stove looks awesome 🙂
This is a great thing especially since we are remodeling!
Love that it is so eco friendly.
It’s good for the environment!
They are Eco friendly and reduce our carbon footprint.
Saving money is always great!
i would love to have one of these they sound very energy efficient and economical and the wind is going through my house right now
Thanks!
Love how Eco-friendly these are!
thanks for the chance
sounds like it could save alot of money
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These can be used as a fireplace insert!
Would love to win
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Yes, would love too
I really like the fact they are carbon free.
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This is the first I have ever heard of it and I love the idea of how eco friendly it is! This would be great in our home!
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I just never wi. Any of these, so please pick me! Thanks for the second chance!
Love the products
Would love one!
Saving money is a must for me! Count me in, I’d love to win!
Would love to win, going to check them out.
Save money and not have to worry with power outages
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Great review & giveaways 🙂
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