Topic: Wood Pellets

The Northern Ireland power-sharing government collapsed following the "Ash for Cash" scandal involving the Renewable Heat Incentive. The program, intended to encourage the use of wood pellet boilers, resulted in a massive financial deficit after it was discovered that participants could earn more in subsidies than the cost of the fuel.

A FEMA brochure describes how to build a wood-burning gasifier to run internal combustion engines and generators during a grid failure. The technology converts wood pellets or charcoal into gas that can power a vehicle or a home generator. The hosts express fascination with the DIY nature of the project and its utility for emergency preparedness.