Alternative Fuel Cost Comparison

Comparing Heating Costs

Multi-building - 300,000,000 BTU's per year

Fuel	Yield in BTU's	Required per Year	Example Unit Cost	Total Cost per Year
Natural Gas	35,301 BTU/M³	8,500 m³	42¢/m³ *	$3,570
Electricity	3,413 BTU/kWh	87,900 kWh	6¢/kWh	$5,274
Fuel Oil	36,300 BTU/L	8,264 L	56¢/L	$4,628
Propane	24,200 BTU/L	12,400 L	56.9¢/L	$7,055
Coal	19,000,000 BTU/ton	16 tons	$26 /ton**	$416
Wood	17,000,000 BTU/cor	18 cords	***

Prices listed are for comparison purposes only. Energy prices do change and will vary from region to region. Please contact your local energy company for current prices

* Natural Gas price includes distribution costs.

** Freight would have to be added

***An example of wood cost has not been given, most people who burn wood enjoy the physical activity of cutting their own wood. Other than the time it takes to cut, it is basicaly free.

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