Wood briquettes and pellets are excellent in their cost effectiveness
The table of below shows the costs related to the heating of a 150 sq. m residence with a water-based central heating system and provided that the present requirements for heat insulation have been met. Data as of 09.2016
The Estonian climate calls for an annual consumption of heating energy to the amount of 170 kWh per square metre.
FUEL TYPE | VOLUME (A) | UNIT | PRICE | MONTHLY | ANNUALLY |
Wood briquettes | 5,5 | t | 160 | 64,17 | 770,00 |
Firewood (dry) | 16,8 | rm | 60 | 84,00 | 1008,00 |
Wood granules | 5,3 | t | 195 | 77,29 | 927,50 |
Gas | 3300 | m3 | 0,44 | 96,25 | 1155,00 |
Electrical heating | 25500 | kWh | 0,095 | 201,88 | 2422,50 |
Heating oil | 2,6 | t | 1000 | 216,67 | 2600,00 |