Compare Fuel Costs

Pellet fuel is a cost stable and price competitive fuel. A good way to understand the price benefits of pellet fuel is to compare it against other home heating fuels. The following chart can assist in comparing home heating fuels.

The values shown are national averages. You may enter your own costs to compare. Enter amounts in dollars except for the cost of electricty, which is in cents. Do not enter a decimal point.

Wood Pellets Cost per ton in dollars $ Appliance Efficiency %
Fuel Oil #2 Cost per gallon in dollars $ Appliance Efficiency %	Electricity Cost per kWh in cents ¢ Appliance Efficiency %
Natural Gas Cost per therm in dollars $ Appliance Efficiency %	LP Gas / Propane Cost per gallon in dollars $ Appliance Efficiency %
Hardwood (air dried) Cost per cord in dollars $ Appliance Efficiency %	Coal Cost per ton in dollars $ Appliance Efficiency %