Short circuit wood heating
Le chauffage au bois en circuit-court, c’est quoi exactement ?
Le bois au circuit-court repose sur un principe simple : exploiter les ressources locales, de manière responsable, tout en limitant les transports pour minimiser l’impact environnemental. Cette approche favorise une gestion raisonnée des forêts et valorise les sous-produits issus de leur entretien, comme les plaquettes forestières.
In Haute Maurienne Vanoise, this model takes on a special dimension with the use of "machine-gunned" wood . These trees, marked by the shrapnel of the Second World War, are still usable despite the stigma of the conflict. Not only does this model reduce the carbon footprint, it also supports the local economy and the sustainable management of the valley's forests.
How does it work?
A biomass heating plant operates a heating network fuelled by the combustion of wood chips. Once stored, the wood chips are burned in a special boiler.
The heat produced is then channelled through a network of pipes to heat several public buildings, including Laurent Gerra AuditoriumAuditorium, the Val Cenis fire station and the headquarters of the Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise.
This process, which is both ecological and economical, guarantees stable heat while using renewable energy.
Gradual deployment in Val Cenis
As part of the sustainable development initiatives of Val Cenis, work is underway to supply the fire station, the Communauté de communes building, the Tourist Office and the Laurent Gerra Auditorium with a wood-fired boiler using local wood.
Thanks to the combustion of grained wood, heat is distributed via underground pipes to the hall, enabling efficient temperature management throughout the winter season. This environmentally-friendly heating system helps reduce the use of fossil fuels, while optimizing user comfort.
