This
chart can be used to approximate the difference in cost, for a
variety of heating fuels.
It will show you what you would have to spend for the same amount
of heat, using other fuels.
The prices of the various fuels, obviously can change daily,
but they were fairly accurate around February 2, 2019.
and are presented for comparisons only. Thanks.
| Fuel Type | Heat Value (BTU) | 1 ton coal equivilant |
local cost | unit | calculated cost |
| Coal | 26,000,000 | 1 ton | $309 | ton | $309.00 |
| Pellets | 16,000,000/ton | 1.63 | $249 | ton | $405.87 |
| Natural Gas | 100,000/therm | 260 | $1.88 | therm | $488.80 |
| Dry wood | 20,000,000/cord | 1.3 | $385 | cord | $500.50 |
| #2 Oil | 140,000/gal | 186 | $2.79 | gal | $518.94 |
| K1 kero | 138,000/gal | 189 | $3.65 | gal | $689.85 |
| Propane | 92,000/gal | 283 | $3.15 | gal | $891.45 |
| Electric | 3413/kwh | 7618 | $.19 | kwh | $1441.24 |