Wood burners more costly for heating than gas boilers, study finds

A growing body of evidence highlights the environmental and health damage caused by wood burners. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Wood burners are a more expensive way to heat homes than gas boilers or heat pumps, research shows.

A study found that as well as causing significant health and environmental dangers for the home’s occupants and their neighbours, it is at least 15% more costly to heat a home using a wood burner rather than a gas boiler.