This company that started out small has gone from two log-making machines that were built in the 1920’s to a total of nine maching producing a half-ton of energy logs per hour per machine. Owners say that “Sales have been up for several years because home heating costs have soared,” and that “People are looking for an alternative.”

Tested extensively against other manufactured wood heating logs, Clark Fairchild, one of the owners said that pound-for-pound their logs burned twice as long as other manufactured logs.

“They also weigh eight pounds compared to others on the market that are five to six pounds in weight,” he said. “One eight-pound energy log contains 68,800 BTUs, and one unit of them has approximately 16 ½ million BTUs. It’s pretty hard to beat what they can put out in heat for the price.”

Log comparison tests done in both a conventional uncertified wood stove and a phase 2 certified wood stove also demonstrate what Fairchild is talking about. The high-density and low-moisture content of the North Idaho Energy Logs allows them to pack a whopping 8,600 BTUs per pound, which translates into some serious heat.

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