Colton Heating & Cooling Inc. 315 E. Elm St. Wheaton, IL 60189 - Phone: (630) 260-0030

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Average Heat Content of Fuels

Fuel Type
No. of Btu/Unit
Kerosene (No. 1 Fuel Oil)
135,000/gallon
No. 2 Fuel Oil
140,000/gallon
Electricity
3,412/kw/hr
Natural Gas
102,800/1,00 cu ft (Therm)
Propane
96,000/gallon
Pine (20% moisture)*
18,000,000/cord
Hardwood (20% moisture)
24,000,000/Cord