The Pellet Fuels Institute has announced the qualification of Maine Woods Pellet Co. of Athens, Maine, to the PFI Standards Program as the 25^th pellet manufacturer and 38^th facility qualified for the program. The PFI Standards Program is a third-party accreditation program providing specifications for residential and commercial-grade pellet fuel.

“It’s a significant milestone to welcome the 25^th pellet producer into our pellet fuels standards program,” said Chris Amey, chairman of the PFI Board of Directors. “It says a lot about the industry that so many producers, including Maine Woods Pellet Co., have put the time, effort and funding into confirming that their products continue to meet or exceed the high standards set by the program.”

“With every new qualification, consumers have better access to pellets that are produced in independently accredited facilities,” Amey continued. “The Quality Mark on the bag lets a consumer know that they are purchasing fuel from an independently-evaluated pellet producer. If you’re not sure, ask your retailer about how to identify the Quality Mark on pellet bags. We look forward to many more PFI Standards Program members.”

Maine Woods Pellet Co. was qualified by accredited auditing agency PFS Corporation. For information on qualifying for the program, the first step is to contact an accredited auditing agency, a list of which can be found on PFI’s website. For further details on the PFI Standards Program, including a list of participating manufacturers, visit the PFI website, www.pelletheat.org.