Fuel Cost Comparison Chart

To use the chart, find the applicable electric rate in column No. 1, follow this line to the column for the fuel source you are comparing. These two values are equal. For instance, 5.0¢/kWh electricity is equal to $1.21/Gal. Propane at 90% Efficiency.

Comparable Energy Cost Comparison = Ec X Cbtu X Ceff divided by Ebtu X Eeff

Ec = Cost of Electricity
Ebtu = Btu Content of Electricity
Eeff = Efficiency of Electric
Application
Cbtu = Btu Content of Comparison
Ceff = Efficiency of Comparison

 

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