Firewood and Wood Pellets
an economical alternative to the high costs of
heating with oil or gas
Approximate Equivalent Heating Values:
FIREWOOD
1 cord (8’ X 4’ X 4’) of average firewood =
180 gallons of #2 home heating oil
270 gallons of LP (propane) gas
250 therms of natural gas
WOOD PELLETS
1 ton (2000#) of wood pellets =
125 gallons of #2 home heating oil
180 gallons of LP (propane) gas
165 therms of natural gas
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