How Does the Cost of Burning Corn Compare with Other Fuels?
Fuel costs as well as corn costs fluctuate a lot, so it would be foolish to make a dollars and cents comparison. Generally speaking, corn is less expensive than propane, natural gas or coal. Since corn and wood don’t require specialized mining, refining or transportation (big business operations), costs can be quite low in comparison. You can even provide some of your own if you have just a small a plot of land. Some of the variables of the cost of burning corn are: • Location – If you live near corn growing country, you’ll save transportation costs. • Local laws – Some cities require more than other cities in terms of licenses and inspections. You may have to do major remodeling to satisfy their requirements or you may not have to do anything. • Your home – Do you have good air flow through your home? Some homes are built so that forced air furnaces are almost necessary. “T” shaped floor plans do not allow for air to flow from one room to another easily. Fans may help, but convoluted
