Residential Energy Cost Comparison

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Compare Residential Energy Costs:
Natural Gas vs. Propane & Electricity

 
The costs of various forms of energy are calculated in several different ways. This can make it difficult for consumers to compare the actual cost of the energy fuel they are using. The following information compares the retail prices of various forms of energy on an equal basis. 
 

Average BTU* content for various energy fuels:

  • Natural Gas 100,000 Btu per Therm
  • Kerosene 135,000 Btu per Gallon
  • Propane Gas (LP) 91500 Btu per Gallon
  • Electricity 3,413 Btu per Kilowatt Hour (KWH) 

Amount of fuel required to obtain one million Btu: 

  • Natural Gas 10 Therms per million Btu
  • Kerosene 7.4 Gallons per million Btu
  • Propane Gas (LP) 11 Gallons per million Btu 
  • Electricity 293 KWH per million Btu

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