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No it is not. To explain: Coal produces 6,150 kWh of heat per ton, and that heat only converts 40% of that into electricity - so pound per pound burning coal as a direct heat source produces less pollution and uses less coal than converting the coal into electricity and then back to heat (IE: a 40% loss). Heating Oil lowers the cost per kWh or BTU by around 40.6% (or about the same amount).
To heat the average home, by fuel use & cost:
- Oil - $1,247 or 138,700 BTU per gallon
- Natural Gas - $1,463 or 100,000 BTU per Therm
- Wood - $2,102 or 8,000 BTU per pound (High pollutant)
- Propane - $2,523 or 92,000 BTU per gallon
- Electric - $4,071 or 3,413 BTU per kWh
Source: Energy Information Agency, U.S. Dept. of Energy 2007
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What other forms of heating are there other than coal?
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Is burning oil better than coal?
Yes burning oil is better than coal. its because coal produces more carbon than oil
What are the differences between the types of coal?
Bituminous coal is soft and burns hotter and longer. Anthracite coal is harder than Bituminous coal and is not preferred for heating.
Is cols diet better then cola?
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hydro electricity is better than normal electricity because it is cheaper.
What percentage of us electric is produced by coal?
More than 70% of US electricity is produced from coal.
Why is heating a home with natural gas usually the cheapest option compared to heating with electricity?
There are many reason why natural gas is usually a cheaper option for heating when compared to heating with electricity. The biggest reason is heating with therms is cheaper than kilowatts.
How much more electricity does biomass energy generate than coal?
I am pretty sure that LESS electricity is generated with biomass, meaning that its use is not as common as coal.
Is coal better than fossil fuels?
Coal IS a fossil fuel
Is ac better than dc for resistive heating?
no, heating is identical
