Comparing cost of firewood with other fuels

[hardtop110]

Hmm. Are those figures for a solid cubic metre of wood, a cubic metre of stacked cord, or a cubic metre of logs as normally delivered?

The calcs are based on the BTU values for a cord, from here - Firewood

For the calcs, 1 cord = 80 cubic feet of solid wood (1 cord = 128 cubic feet of stacked timber)

 

Are we to assume these figures are "scientific"?

Depends what you mean by scientific, but they are best estimates based on available published data.

 

The only downside is the harnessing of the energy and the efficiency of the various boilers/burners used.

Indeed, my calcs include estimates for WBS efficiency of around 75% versus oil CH efficiency of around 92%

 

 

I think that many people with log burners don't use them efficiently - but that's ok, so long as they keep coming back for more logs

The most important bit!

[Alycidon]

Here you are , all done for you,

 

Energy Cost Comparison | Nottingham Energy Partnership

 

Also includes every other energy source and has Co2 emissions per fuel type.

 

Enjoy,

 

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[eggsarascal]

you can knock the 10p off mine:thumbup:

 

Your generosity astounds me Dave