1. National Education Forum: Residential Wood Heater NSPS Direction
November 8, 2012
The Depot
Minneapolis, MN

2. Presentation Objectives
Overview of the New PFI Standards
Difference from European Standards

3. PFI’s Standards Program - Purpose
Defining the means by which we can responsibly turn this:
into this:

4. PFI’s Standards Program - Purpose
To provide the graded fuel referenced in EPA’s anticipated NSPS for certifying pellet burning appliances
To provide the graded fuel required to be used by consumers in all certified pellet burning appliances
Increase the consistency and quality of pelletized fuel throughout the industry

5. PFI’s Program Structure

6. PFI’s Program Documents http://pelletheat
PFI Standard Specifications for Residential/Commercial Densified Fuel
PFI North American Grading System for Residential/Commercial Densified Fuel
PFI Residential/Commercial Densified Fuel QA/QC Handbook
ALSC Residential/Commercial Densified Fuel Enforcement Regulations

7. Premium, Standard & Utility Grades

8. PFI’s Quality Mark Displayed on front lower third of the bag
Additives may not exceed 2% by weight (type must be stated)
Material class must be stated
Higher heating valued stated as-received and must reflect a minimum BTU guarantee – verified by audit
Manufacturers may provide other guarantees as long as their claims are demonstrated through audit
(e.g. Ash Content As-Received: <0.50%)

9. Key Program Provisions
Uses an accredited auditing structure
Third party testing and inspection
Prohibits the use of chemically treated materials
Controls the use of post consumer recycled material through “Appendix A”
Currently post consumer recycled materials are NOT ALLOWED

10. Current Program Status
Accreditation Body = American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC)
Approximately 12 auditing agencies and 5 laboratories have been accredited
Dozens of pellet production facilities have initiated implementation of the PFI Standards Program and/or signed a pledge letter to implement the program

11. PFI Standards/EN plus Similarities
Both include an accredited auditing structure and third party oversight
QA/QC practices at the facility
Three grades with similar grade criteria

12. PFI Standards/EN plus Differences
EN plus covers the complete supply chain
Sustainability criteria
Carbon calculations
Inspection and testing frequency

13. Thank You! Chris Wiberg 218-428-3583 cwiberg@tpinspection.com
For more information about the PFI Standards Program,
please contact Jennifer Hedrick