Oakdale Supplies Recommends Firewood to Lower Fuel Costs

June 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Norwalk, Connecticut – United States – June 16, 2011 – The firewood Greenwich CT residents are using to get through those long winter nights is one of the best alternative fuel sources you can buy, according to Norwalk-based Oakdale Supplies. In a statement released this morning from their home office, a company spokesperson expounded on the benefits of wood as fuel for heating and cooking in the home. Citing rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, the company that supplies firewood to thousands of homeowners in Connecticut and New York asked that more folks consider wood as a fuel source for the upcoming winter, still six months away.

“With all this talk about green technology and alternative energy, why is firewood never mentioned as a potential fuel source?” asked the company spokesperson. “The United States spends billions of dollars a year on oil and natural gas, both of which are used for heating and cooking. Widespread use of wood stoves and fireplaces can cut that number down considerably. We estimate that the firewood New Canaan CT residents alone bought this year saved that community thousands of dollars on their heating bills. Multiply that by hundreds of communities and we’re saving folks a lot of money.”

Oakdale Supplies has been providing firewood to communities in Connecticut and New York for a number of years now. They specialize in kiln dried firewood that burns cleaner and hotter than the typical seasoned wood that many of their competitors offer. They also sell cooking woods for restaurants and homes, a service not available by many others.

“Owning a restaurant is a risky proposition, particularly in the first few years,” said the spokesperson. “Costs are high and returns on investment are low when you stack them up against what is going out the door. Oil and natural gas are expenses that can vary dramatically in price, so you have to set your menu prices high enough to cover those costs. Wood stays fairly consistent, so restaurants with wood-burning ovens and grills can plan better and keep the prices to their customers lower.”

Additional information about Oakdale Supplies and the firewood and cooking woods they have to offer can be found on their website or by using the contact information below. Oakdale would also like to announce they now offer kiln-dried firewood in Rye NY.