The Regency Blog

The Regency Blog

Research, Explanations of Key Technologies and Inspiration for Your Home

The Regency blog is updated regularly with fireplace research articles to help you learn about our products and fireplaces in general, explanations of key technologies used in our products, and a healthy dose of inspirational content to help you see what your future home could look like or how to decorate your fireplace for the holidays! See more inspirational content in our Idea Gallery

Cost to Operate Different Fireplaces by Fuel Type

January 17, 2023
Cost to Operate Different Fireplaces by Fuel Type

When purchasing a new fireplace there are several important things to consider like budget, modern or contempory, fuel type, and perhaps most importantly, depending on where you live, the expected heat output and the cost to operate. 

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Vancouver Wood Burning Appliance Restrictions Explained

September 21, 2022
Vancouver Wood Burning Appliance Restrictions Explained

As of September 15th 2022 if a homeowner in Metro Vancouver wants to burn wood in their home they must meet the requirements of MVRD Bylaw 1303. These include registering your wood burning unit, using best practices for wood burning and ensuring your appliance produces fewer than 4.5 grams/hour in particulate matter emissions.

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Annual Cost to Operate a Gas Fireplace

April 15, 2022
Annual Cost to Operate a Gas Fireplace

How much does it cost to operate my gas fireplace in a year? What is the cost difference between BTUs and how can I calculate at home?

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