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Based on 1,800s.f. home with annual
heat load of 700 therms.
One therm equals 100,000 BTU
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Are you wondering if a Wood Fuel Heat source may be
economical for your home?
We have provided these cost comparison charts for you
to look at and we are always willing to sit down with
you and discuss your home heating needs. |
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HEATING FUEL COST COMPARISION |
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Fuel Type
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Fuel Cost %
per unit
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Efficiency
%
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Price per
useful therm
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Estimated Annual
Cost
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| Electric |
0.15/kwh |
95% |
4.62 |
$3,234 |
| Propane |
2.25/gal |
80% |
3.10 |
$2,170 |
| Oil |
2.50/gal |
80% |
2.25 |
$1,575 |
| Natural
Gas |
1.75/thm |
80% |
2.19 |
$1,533 |
| Pellet |
235/ton |
80% |
1.73 |
$1,211 |
| Corn |
6.00/bush |
80% |
2.30 |
$1,610 |
| Hardwood |
200/cord |
80% |
1.25 |
$875 |
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Systems Installed
(Estimated)
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COST OF VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE HEAT |
| Ground
Source Heat Pumps |
$50,000 to $100,000 |
| Air
Source Heat Pumps |
$20,000 to $40,000 |
| Enough
Solar to Heat Home |
$40,000 to $60,000 |
| Wood
Fuel Boiler System |
$8,000 to $10,000 |
| Wood
Pellet Warm Air Unit |
$6,000 to $9,000 |
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