“Over the past two years, many enterprises in the region have switched from coal and gas heating to biofuel - wood pellets. As the comparative analysis of the data shows, this made it possible to significantly reduce the degree of industrial pollution. CO2 emissions have almost halved without compromising production capacity. We also managed to get rid of the pungent smell of combustion products, which is important for enterprises located in residential areas. The practice of switching to heating with pellets is recommended for industrial organizations. "