Clean Energy Fireplaces: Zero-Emission Options – Modern Blaze

Does reducing your carbon footprint mean giving up the fireplace of your dreams?

With all that’s happening in the environment these days, you wouldn’t want to contribute to harmful emissions any more than necessary. This means getting a traditional fireplace would probably not be your best choice.

Why Are Traditional Fireplaces Bad?

Traditional wood and gas fireplaces are harmful to both people and the environment because they pollute the air.

They pollute indoor air by producing emissions that are widely recognized as harmful to human health.

They also create a significant amount of outdoor air pollution. For example, in Oregon, the pollution caused by wood-burning fireplaces equals that of a large wildfire according to the DEQ.

Image source: Oregon.gov

Gas fireplaces are better than wood when it comes to indoor air pollution. However, they still have a significant impact on our planet.

Burning fossil gas for fuel contributes to climate change. Methane gas leaks happen all the time and some think that they can have even worse effect than burning coal.

Clean Energy Fireplace Solutions

There are two types of fireplaces you should consider if you care about the environment and air quality: electric fireplaces and water vapor fireplaces.

Both use electricity as their energy source. They create flame imitation using energy efficient LED lights, and they don't release harmful emissions.

These fireplaces are also safe for your children and pets because they stay cool to the touch!

Where to Buy Clean Energy Fireplaces?

Modern Blaze offers clean energy solutions from indoor and outdoor fireplaces to outdoor patio heaters. Our electric and water vapor fireplaces are 99% efficient, look surprisingly realistic, and produce zero emissions.

You can find our curated collection of high-quality electric and water vapor fireplaces here:

Clean Energy Resources

At Modern Blaze, we believe that knowledge is power. Check out our helpful guides and learn more about each type of clean energy fireplaces:

Webinar About Electric Fireplaces

Modern Blaze participated in a webinar about electric fireplaces organized by Electrify Now - a nonprofit from Oregon that empowers everyone to create our clean energy future. We had a great conversation about benefits of electric fireplaces, and an informative Q&A session.

You can watch the webinar recording here:

We did another webinar with ElectrifyNow in December of 2024, it has a more updated information:

Podcast About Ventless Fireplaces

Modern Blaze founder, Anastasia Vankova, has been interviewed on the Awesome EarthKind Energy Podcast. The interview covers many topics ranging from Modern Blaze origins story, to business challenges, and our ventless fireplace solutions.

Learn more in the video below:

Learn From Experts

Porch.com put out a nice expert Q&A article that gives you even more tips and resources to help you make your home more sustainable.

How to Get a Clean Energy Fireplace For Your Home?

Now that you know that clean and healthy fireplaces exist, getting one for your home is easy.

1. Start with shopping guides.

They will help you figure out which fireplace will better suit your needs.

2. Find exactly what you want.

Browse our curated collections, compare, and find exactly what you want. If you still need help deciding, send us a message or give us a call. We'll be happy to help.

3. Get it delivered to your door.

With free shipping and free returns on most items, you have nothing to lose. Order online, get confirmation via email, and get your fireplace delivered to your door.

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4. Install with ease.

Many fireplaces can be a DIY project or a simple general contractor job. We have a collection of installation guides to help you with your installation. Please make sure to refer to your product manual for product-specific instructions.

Read: Installation Guides

5. Enjoy!

Enjoy your new clean energy fireplace and feel good about your planet-friendly choice! Modern Flames Orion Multi Fireplace
In photo: Modern Flames Orion Multi Virtual Electric Fireplace

Bottom Line

So now we come back to the question, does reducing your carbon footprint mean giving up the fireplace of your dreams? Of course not!

It's great to know that you can have your cake and eat it too. With what we've learned above, plus information you'll get from all the resources, there are clear choices for you to live out your fireplace dream while keeping our planet safe.

If you want to find the perfect fireplace to match your style and needs, we can help you with that! Just give us a call or shoot us an email support@modernblaze.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which fireplace types release no combustion emissions into the room?

Electric and water vapor. Both run on electricity and burn nothing, so there is no smoke, no particulates and no combustion byproducts indoors.

Are wood-burning fireplaces bad for air quality?

They are the worst of the common options for particulate pollution, indoors and out. Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality has compared the state's residential wood smoke with the output of a large wildfire.

Is a gas fireplace a clean energy option?

It is better than wood for indoor air, but it still burns fossil gas, and methane leaks along the supply chain add to its climate impact. If emissions are the deciding factor, electric or water vapor is the honest answer.

What does an electric fireplace cost to run?

Essentially all the electricity it draws becomes heat, so the running cost is the cost of that power. A 1,500 watt heater run for a few hours an evening is the bulk of it, and the flame effect on its own draws very little.

Can an electric fireplace be your only heat source?

No. Treat it as supplemental. A standard unit takes the chill off roughly 400 square feet and will not carry a house through a cold winter.

Electric or water vapor for a low-emission home?

Neither burns anything, so on emissions they are equal. The difference is the flame: electric makes it from light, water vapor lights real mist so it has physical depth. Water vapor costs more and needs a water supply.