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Energy Cost Comparison Sheet
| BTU’s per Measure | Efficiency | Cost per Measure | BTU’s per $ | ||
| Oil | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36,000 | 0.80 | $0.77 / litre | 37,451.2 | ||
| Propane | |||||
| 24,000 | 0.90 | $0.70 / litre | 30,857.1 | ||
| Electricity | |||||
| 3,413 | 1.00 | $0.15 / kWh | 22,753.3 | ||
| Pellet | |||||
| 320,000 | 0.75 | $5.99 / 40 lb | 40,066.8 | ||
| Wood | |||||
| 25,000,000 | 0.75 | $300 / cord | 62,500.0 | ||
| Natural Gas | |||||
| 947,817 | 0.90 | $17.07 / GJ | 49,972.8 | ||
| Heat Pump | |||||
| 3413 | 2.00 | $0.15 / kWh | 45,506.7 | ||
| Fuel Content Factors | |||||
| Heating Oil | 36,000 BTU/Litre | ||||
| Propane | 24,000 BTU/Litre | ||||
| Electricity | 3,413 BTU/kW | ||||
| Pellet | 8,000 BTU/Lb. | ||||
| Wood | 25,000,000 BTU/Cord | ||||
| Natural Gas | 947,817 BTU/GigaJoule | ||||