Before it was fashionable, Catskill Craftsmen began a process
of reducing waste and conserving energy.

In 1994, Catskill Craftsmen built a Wood Pellet Mill on site that
processes all wood waste from manufacturing and converts it to wood
pellets – a great, low ash, low emission alternative fuel to heating oil.

Producing up to seven tons of wood pellets a day has effectively
reduced the wood waste coming out of Catskill's manufacturing
facilities to zero, while supplying Catskill Craftsmen's employees and
neighbors with an excellent heating alternative made from a
renewable resource.

Teaming up with the Watershed Agricultural Council in 1997,
Catskill Craftsmen put its facilities through a thorough retooling, including
installation of a plant-wide air recirculation system which keeps the
warm air in the plant during the long harsh winters of the north eastern US,
thus reducing the amount of energy needed to heat the plant.

Catskill Craftsmen also works with the local energy supplier and participates
in peak usage shutdowns to reduce regional grid strain, and assists in
keeping energy affordable and in plentiful supply for our neighbors
within the community.

Finished Pellets in the Pellet Mill and Bagged Pellets Ready for Home Heating.