BURN CORN OR WOOD PELLETS?

Consider the case of shelled corn having the value of $2.50 per 50 pounds and the price of wood pellets is $250 per ton. In this case, the intersection point of these two values on the EnergySelector is in the "Burn Shelled Corn" territory. Just on the basis of heats of combustion, it is cheaper to burn corn than wood pellets for this example.

Consider the case when the value of the shelled corn is $5.00 per 50 pounds and the price of wood pellets is $150 per ton. Now the intersection of these two values is in the "Burn Wood Pellets" territory.

Assumptions used to develop this Corn vs. Wood Pellets EnergySelector are:

There are additional expenses associated with burning corn in place of wood pellets. Additional expenses include burner purchase or modifications, proper handling and storage facilities for the corn, emission controls of combustion gases, and disposal of ash residue. These expenses are certainly not trivial and must be considered before any plans are finalized to burn shelled corn instead of wood pellets. Check with the manufacturer of any burner, stove, boiler, or furnace before making any modifications.

Listing Of Manufacturers Of Corn Burning Stoves And Boilers:
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