| Fuel cost comparison |
Premium Wood Pellets
6% moisture
8200 BTUs/lb.
80% efficiency |
Per Ton
$180.00 |
Per mm BTUs
$13.71 |
Propane
90,000 BTUs/gallon |
Per Gallon
$1.80 |
Per mm BTUs
$30.80 |
Electric
3415BTUs/kwh
95% efficiency |
Per KWH
$0.10 |
Per mm BTUs
$30.80 |
Oil #2
138,000 BTUs/gallon
80% efficiency |
Per Gallon
$1.80 |
Per mm BTUs
$16.29 |
Natural Gas
100,000 BTU |
Per MCF
$1.60 |
Per mm BTUs
$20.00 |
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PLEASE NOTE: The prices shown do not reflect the volatile fossil fuel pricing of 2005. For more updates, please visit the Pellet Fuel Institute online at pelletheat.org. |