Vermont Wood Pellets
100% Softwood – Super Premium Fuel
Vermont Wood Pellets are manufactured in Vermont using only softwood sawdust from sustainably managed forests, compressed through a proprietary process to deliver high heat output and exceptionally low ash. These pellets are engineered for homeowners who want top-tier fuel performance.
Typical specs: Heat values of about 8,500 BTUs per pound and ash content significantly under 0.5% in many batches; bagged in 40-lb units with pallet options for bulk. Their manufacturing process emphasizes clean material, minimal bark, low moisture and screened pellets for consistency.
Availability: These pellets are distributed throughout New England and beyond via select dealers and fuel suppliers. Because of their premium grade and regional manufacturing, availability may be more limited compared with mainstream bag fuels—check bag date, storage condition and local dealer stock.
Status note: Vermont Wood Pellets continues to be listed as an active brand and recognized for high-quality fuel. As with all pellet fuels, batch variation and storage matter—so verifying fresh season stock remains important.
Bottom line: If your pellet stove is tuned for softwood fuel and you’re seeking a cleaner-burning, high-heat option from a regional manufacturer, Vermont Wood Pellets are a strong choice—just confirm you’re getting a current run and good local availability.
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Vermont Wood Pellet Reviews
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2018–So what is up with the confetti I see in the bag this year? There is a distinct 2 tone color going on here but that is not an issue. The pellets burned awesome and super low ash as usual!
2017–Consistency is key when in today’s market dropping $1000 to heat your house is not unheard of. I’m not sure how they do it but year after year these pellets burn super hot and low ash. We are talking West Coast Doug Fir quality milled right here on the East Coast in beautiful VT. In Fact, they are right down the road form the summer camp I grew up at called Camp Sangamon where we would go to swim in the gorge around the corner from their mill.
Vermont Wood Pellets are super-premium softwood wood pellet fuel made from locally harvested, sustainably managed softwoods that are processed using the company’s HeatRight™ technology. This proprietary production method creates hyper-compressed pellets that burn hotter, longer, and cleaner than many traditional pellets by minimizing moisture and ash, resulting in high heat output, very low ash, and reduced stove maintenance — ideal for residential pellet stoves and boilers.
Pros
- consistent
- hot, hot, hot and did I say hot!
- nice bags
- awesome pine pitch smell
Cons
- tough to find sometime
- smaller runs = limited qty some years
45 Responses
Bought my enviro mini pellet stove this year and asked the stove dealer which pellets he burned at home. His response was the Vermonts. Bought 15 bags to try them out. Burned these and three other brands so far this year to see which is best for my stove and household needs. These ones seem to be the best bang for the buck. Great heat output, minimal ash in pan. No clinkers and stove clean up is quick. Not a lot of dust in the bags either. Loved them so much I bought a ton and will most likely continue to burn them for years to come.
bought a 2 tons.
Never again.
much ash, low heat, and lots of stubby pellets.
bags were loaded with wood dust that I had to clean out of my hopper. Lots of it.
BEST PELLET I have ever burnt in my Harmon P52 , consistent great size 1/2 to 7/8 , very low ash , burn hot perfect yellow flame, get your Super Premium Vermont Pellets at Squier Lumber in Monson Mass just like me, they are great customer service people.
I’m using a 9 year old Quadrafire 1200i. Purchased 3 tons of Vermont Wood Pellets for this season and after 12 bags, have two issues: (1) The pellets do not burn hot, and the flame is more orange than yellow, despite adjustments to the stove. (2) the last 20% of pellets in the gravity hopper frequently fails to feed. The majority of the pellets are only 1/4″ to 1/2″ long instead of the typical 1/2″ to 7/8″ long. I believe that the short length is what causes them to “nest” above the auger and require a manual restart.
On the plus side: (1) The bags are unique and the best I’ve ever seen. (2) Tractor Supply sells pellets in the white bag which may be made by Vermont Wood Pellets. Excellent pellets, no issues with them.
I have a quadrafire MT Vernon E2 very clean!! one of the cleanest I have seen but don’t put out much heat they struggled to keep the house warm whereas other brands heat the house with no problem