Coping with High Energy Prices

Making Smart Energy Decisions – Using “Apples-to-Apples” Comparisons


  • Energy Cost Calculator Spreadsheet

    To make an "apples-to-apples" comparison of various forms of energy, the comparisons must be made on basis of dollars per million BTUs. More...


  • Energy Cost Comparison Charts

    Energy Cost Comparison Charts are user-friendly decision-aides for easily comparing the heating values available from any two energy sources. More...


  • Energy Selector Slide Rule
    The Energy Selector slide rule is a convenient tool for making "apples-to-apples" comparisons of various heating fuels on the basis of cost per BTU. To obtain a copy of the Energy Selector slide rule, see the ordering information at the end of this article. More...

  • Burning Shelled Corn--A Renewable Fuel
    Burning shelled corn as a fuel can be a feasible way of dealing with the high prices of conventional fuels. More...

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