“If you’re like me, you probably feel pretty powerless when it comes to dealing with the twin global problems (and catastrophes in the making) of oil addiction and environmental degradation. But you and I can act at the individual and community levels, starting by reading The Feel-Good Heat. Sheila Samuelson has written an accessible overview of energy alternatives, coupled with real-world examples of how individuals have converted their homes and businesses from petroleum-based to biomass heating. Reduce your household energy expenditures by purchasing the book for yourself, and invest in our world’s future by sending another to your representative in Washington.”
—Joe Tye, author, The Farmer: A Story of West Central

While the rest of us try to figure out how to harness biomass energy for economical power and transportation fuels, Ed Williams and other corn stove pioneers are demonstrating that consumers can already make a difference by heating their homes and businesses with biomass. Sheila Samuelson documents the story of corn stoves in her book “The Feel Good Heat,” which includes descriptions of bioenergy and corn stove technology as well as extensive interviews with “burners” and industry experts.  Any one considering the purchase of a corn stove or simply wanting to understand this new business will be interested in reading “The Feel Good Heat.”
—Robert C. Brown, Iowa State Univesity, Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Director, Office of Biorenewables Programs

“Climate change is caused by a lot of things, and it will take a lot of people to fix it.  The “pioneers” featured in The Feel Good Heat are demonstrating that individuals and families can reduce their carbon emissions by adopting alternative energy technologies right in their own homes and businesses. This well written book by Sheila Samuelson may very well have the power to convince others to do the same.”
—Jill Euken ISU Extension/CIRAS (Center for Industrial Research And Service), Industrial Specialist, Biobased Products

“The creation of a biobased economy will take a broadbased and concerted effort to find as many ways as we can to utilize renewable crops and crop residues. Creation of a new economy will undoubtedly be an evolution. The Feel Good Heat is a good example of simple, direct, first steps that can be taken by consumers to support the biobased movement.”
—Brent Erickson, Executive vice president in charge of the Industrial and Environmental Section at the Biotechnology Industry Organization, Washington, DC

 As the editor of an environmental-design magazine, I know there's no better way to demonstrate the benefits of a unique technology than through testimonials. The Feel-Good Heat provides the business and environmental case for corn stoves through biomass experts and stove owners--their greatest champions. As energy prices increase, it's time we all look to renewable energy sources we can "feel good" about!
—Christina Koch, editor, eco-structure magazine

In the emerging sustainable world one can anticipate, demonstrate, or participate.  Century Farm Harvest Heat owner Ed Williams is accomplishing all three.  The choice and challenge to the reader is to dive into biomass on a personal level—anticipate, demonstrate and participate in making a difference.  Williams shares a lifetime of knowledge in a truthful and succinct manner.  Will you join?
—Wendy Gady, Emissary, Renewable On Parade