LS Bilodeau pellet and/or wood-chip modulating evaporators

The best alternative to oil heating

For maple producers looking to replace their oil-fired systems, L.S. Bilodeau’s wood, pellet, and chip evaporators are the best alternative to oil heating. They deliver the same level of automation and feed consistency as oil-fired units, but use renewable energy sources you often already have in abundance on your sugarbush.

In addition to reducing your dependence on fluctuating oil prices, these systems let you heat cleanly and efficiently while making use of local resources. Plus, government rebates and incentive programs are often available to help producers transition to more sustainable, eco-friendly equipment. A modern, high-performance solution designed for today’s maple operations.

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Wood, pellets, or chips… or all three?

Dual or Triple Energy: Choose What Fits Your Needs

Choosing between a dual-energy and a triple-energy evaporator depends on your available resources, your working style, and the level of autonomy you’re looking for.

The wood and pellet dual-energy model offers the best of both worlds — the natural heat of wood and the steady performance of pellets. With its automatic fire modulation system, it maintains a stable temperature and an optimal flame at all times. It’s a simple, efficient, and clean choice for those who want a high-performing system without added complexity. Less handling, more autonomy, and consistent performance day after day.

The wood and chip dual-energy model takes autonomy even further. In addition to wood, it lets you use your own wood chips produced right on your sugarbush. The result: greater independence, lower fuel costs, and no dependence on pellet price fluctuations. Chipping wood requires a bit of planning, but surprisingly little time once you have a good setup. And if you’re ready to start producing your own chips, our team is here to help you choose the right equipment — whether purchased or rented — and set up a system tailored to your operation. A great way to make the most of your existing wood while staying ecological, economical, and automated.

The triple-energy model (wood, pellets, and chips) gives you total freedom. Heat with the fuel of your choice — alternate, combine, or switch anytime. With its autonomous feed system, the fire stays consistent no matter which fuel you use. You can make use of your own wood resources while keeping the option to use pellets when the market is favorable. An eco-friendly, cost-effective, fully automated system that adapts to your needs, season after season.

Whichever model you choose, the ability to heat with wood remains a major advantage — you’re never left without a solution.

Both L.S. Bilodeau systems feature clean combustion, excellent energy efficiency, and remarkable operational flexibility. The dual-energy model focuses on simplicity and consistency, while the triple-energy system offers total freedom and true energy independence.

Wood and pellets Maple Syrup Bilomax Evaporator - with glassed door

The wood pellet technology integrated into our smaller boiling models like the Bilomax was introduced in 2018 in front of our factory, and it still features the glass door for a complete vision.

A continuous Innovation Since 2012

Modulating pellet evaporators with a large glass door have been around for a long time! In fact, here is a beautiful example in this video from our open house event in 2012.