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COMPARE FUEL COSTS AND

Save Smarter with Biomass

Use our interactive calculator to see how much you could save by switching to a high-efficiency cordwood, pellet or wood chip boiler. This tool compares biomass to oil, gas, propane, and electric heating at home, a business, or an institution.
Fuel Cost & Equivalency Calculator v3

Fuel Cost Calculator

Compare heating costs and see equivalent fuel amounts across types

HOW TO USE THIS FUEL CALCULATOR
Fuel Oil #2
Follow steps 1 → 2 → 3
$
Enter cost per gallon to continue.
%
Enter appliance efficiency.
gallons/year
Enter annual consumption.
Cost per million BTU
$0.00
Annual cost
$0.00
LP Gas / Propane
Follow steps 1 → 2 → 3
$
Enter cost per gallon to continue.
%
Enter appliance efficiency.
gallons/year
Enter annual consumption.
Cost per million BTU
$0.00
Annual cost
$0.00
Electricity
Follow steps 1 → 2 → 3
$
Enter cost per kWh to continue.
%
Enter appliance efficiency.
kWh/year
Enter annual consumption.
Cost per million BTU
$0.00
Annual cost
$0.00
Heat Pumps
Follow steps 1 → 2 → 3
$
Enter cost per kWh to continue.
%
Enter appliance efficiency.
kWh/year
Enter annual consumption.
Cost per million BTU
$0.00
Annual cost
$0.00
Natural Gas
Follow steps 1 → 2 → 3
$
Enter cost per therm to continue.
%
Enter appliance efficiency.
therms/year
Enter annual consumption.
Cost per million BTU
$0.00
Annual cost
$0.00
Cordwood (air dried)
Follow steps 1 → 2 → 3
$
Enter cost per cord to continue.
%
Enter appliance efficiency.
cords/year
Enter annual consumption.
Cost per million BTU
$0.00
Annual cost
$0.00
Wood Pellets
Follow steps 1 → 2 → 3
$
Enter cost per ton to continue.
%
Enter appliance efficiency.
tons/year
Enter annual consumption.
Cost per million BTU
$0.00
Annual cost
$0.00
Dry Wood Chips
Follow steps 1 → 2 → 3
$
Enter cost per ton to continue.
%
Enter appliance efficiency.
tons/year
Enter annual consumption.
Cost per million BTU
$0.00
Annual cost
$0.00

How to use this Fuel Calculator

Step 1: Choose the type of fuel you are currently using and enter the cost per unit

Step 2: Update your appliance efficiency percentage

Step 3: Enter your annual consumption of the fuel type you are currently using

Step 4: Enter the cost per ton for pellets or wood chips or the cost per cord of wood in your area

Step 5: Compare the cost per million BTU and the annual cost for your current fuel source vs cordwood, pellets or wood chips

Long-Term Savings, Proven Performance

Biomass fuels like cordwood, pellets, and wood chips aren’t just cleaner; they’re more stable in price than fossil fuels. Pairing them with Fröling’s high-efficiency systems means you get more heat per dollar and lower operating costs year after year.

  • Burn less fuel with gasification technology.

  • Keep energy dollars local.

  • Lower annual fuel cost when switching from oil, gas or electricity.

Which Biomass Fuel is Right for You?

Froling boilers are engineered to burn three main types of renewable wood fuel, each with unique advantages. Not sure what’s best for your setup?
We’ll help you choose the right system for your home or facility.

Ideal for hands-on homeowners with access to firewood

Cordwood

Great for automatic feeding and minimal storage space

Pellets
Best for commercial or institutional heating systems
Wood Chips

Why Use the Fuel Cost Calculator?

Looking to move away from fossil fuels? 
Wood-fueled boilers offer reliable, 
carbon-neutral heating with long-term savings.

Benefits of biomass heating:
  • Sustainable: Efficient use of waste wood with minimal processing.
  • Available: Sourced locally, even 
from your property.
  • Stable: Wood prices stay consistent, avoiding global fuel price spikes.
Use our calculator to compare your current heating costs and
discover how much you could save with wood, pellets, or chips.

Let’s Talk Numbers and
 What They Mean for You

Fuel costs are only one part of the story. We can help you understand your full savings potential and design a system that meets your heating needs for the next 20+ years.

Contact us online or call 603-912-1212 with your burning questions today.

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