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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

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