3 ms·But the comment said we could get energy out. Wouldn't we burn it to get energy?by TaylorAlexander 8y agoBut the comment said we could get energy out. Wouldn't we burn it to get energy?wackro 8y agoThe creation of charcoal itself generates heat which can be used.ncmncm 8y agoThe wood has lots of hydrogen in it that is burned off, leaving most of the carbon.