GARN | Dectra Corporation has a strong commitment to education and outreach. We believe that educated consumers make better long-term decisions, become better alternative-energy advocates, and make the best, and most satisfied long-term customers.
This page features a dynamic collection of information, resources, and white papers related to Wood Heating, GARN Products, and alternative energy in general. Most of the information here originated as a feature in our e-mail newsletter “GARNews”. We send out GARNews on a semi-regular basis. You can signup for the newsletter HERE. The newsletter showcases GARN installations, discusses maintenance and best practices, and keeps you updated on everything that is GARN.
Access all of the previous GARNews e-mails in their original format by visiting the ARCHIVES. Or scroll to the bottom of this page
Featured GARNews Articles
| Article Title | Description | Date |
| The Real Cost of Cheap Oil | The volatility of oil versus the beauty of wood. | 2014-Dec-11 |
| Best Placement for a GARN Unit | The benefits of a sheltered, shed-type unit versus an outdoor unit. | 2014-May-10 |
| EPA Action Alert Update | Requesting EPA public comments | 2014-Apr-12 |
| Why Emphasize Corrosion Protection? | Corrosion protection is critical, but if there is a problem, GARN units are fully repairable. | 2014-Mar-15 |
| Introducing the GARN Jr | The GARN Junior product line launches | 2013-Aug-20 |
| EPA Requires Efficiency Removals for Phase II Units | Heating efficiencies of the EPA website proved inaccurate. GARN unit efficiencies are accurate. | 2013-Jul-05 |
| Why GARN? | Simplicity makes GARN different, efficient, and it’s why we do what we do. | 2013-Jun-10 |
| About Clean Burning | EPA Testing Update – Issues with the listed efficienies of other manufacturers | 2011-Nov-05 |
| Tax Credits for GARN® WHS Units | Tax Credit qualification form for Biomass Tax Credit (2010 through 2012 tax years) | 2011-Jul-27 |
| Dilution Tunnel Testing | EPA Testing Update – Dilution Tunnel Particulate Measurements at the GARN test lab | 2010-Jul-25 |
| GARN EPA Testing – Parts 1-3 | EPA Testing Updates – Part 1: ASTM Test Method, Part 2: Cribwood Testing, Part 3: Cordwood Testing | 2010-May-18 |
| What is the Real Cost? | Save time and money with an efficient wood unit (such as GARN WHS). Spend your free time doing things you love. | 2009-Dec-01 |
| Water Quality and pH | Basics on water chemisty – what’s important to look for and monitor | 2009-Nov-01 |
| Going Green | Conservation and efficient combustion is the key to being Green | 2009-Sep-10 |
| Thermal Shock | GARN WHS equipment is not susceptible to thermal shock. | 2009-Aug-01 |
| Issues with stack height regulations | Tall stacks mean: safety, structural, and performance issues. | 2008-Jul-12 |
| Why Thermal Storage? | Thermal storage gives you: peak efficiency, off-peak heating capability, easy connection to heating system | 2008-Mar-01 |
GARN in the News
| Article | Publication | Date |
| Heating an Artist Retreat in Wyoming (see bottom of page 2 under “Alternative Energy”) | Ucross Newsletter (Ucross, WY) | 2008-Nov-01 |
| Ionia revisits wood as fuel | Peninsula Clarion (Ionia, AK) | 2008-Mar-20 |
| Energy Sovereignty | TAOS News (Taos, NM) | 2008-Mar-12 |
| Clearing the Air: Outdoor Wood Boilers Face Regulation | Northern Woodlands | 2008-Mar-01 |