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Energy Content of various Energy Sources

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Energy Content of various Energy Sources
Energy Source Energy content 1
Electricity 3.6 MJ/KWh
Oil 38.2  MJ/litre
Natural Gas 37.5  MJ/m 3
Propane 25.3  MJ/litre
Hardwood 30,600  MJ/cord  2
Softwood 18,700  MJ/cord  2
Wood pellets 19,800  MJ/cord 2
1.
1000 MJ = 1 gigajoule
2.
Refers to a full cord measuring 1.2 m x 1.2 m x 2.4 m (4 ft. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.)
Source(s):
Natural Resources Canada. Office of energy efficiency. <http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/equipment/heating/3713> (accessed June 17, 2013).
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