Local NY Fuel Cost Comparison
As of 09/28/2005
| Fuel Type |
BTU Value |
Fuel Cost Per Unit |
Efficiency |
Cost Per MM BTU |
Annual Fuel Cost |
| Propane |
91,690 / gal |
$2.45 / gal |
80% |
$33.65 |
$3029 |
| Electric |
3,413 / KWH |
$0.11 / KWH |
95% |
$34.06 |
$3065 |
| Oil Furnace |
139,000 / gal |
$2.73 / gal |
80% |
$24.73 |
$2226 |
| Natural Gas |
100,000 / therm |
$1.84 / therm |
80% |
$23.00 |
$2070 |
| Wood Pellets |
15,400,000 / ton |
$225.00 / ton |
75% |
$19.18 |
$1726 |
| Firewood |
22,000,000 / cord |
$175.00 / cord |
65% |
$12.24 |
$1101 |
| Corn |
16,000,000 / ton |
$130.00 / ton |
80% |
$10.16 |
$914 |
Note: Back pain from hauling & stacking firewood not calculated...
Fuel prices will vary. Please use your local pricing to determine accuracy. These Calculations
assume an annual home heating need of 90 MM BTU. Corn mosture content @ 12%
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