Pro Star Mechanical

Serving Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands

Pro Star Mechanical Technologies Ltd.

Heating | Plumbing | Radiant Floor Heating | Air Conditioning | Heat Pumps | Geothermal Heat Pumps | HVAC | Boilers

Victoria, BC: 250-383-4558 | Courtenay, BC: 250-339-6914

Fuel Cost Comparison for Heating

The following figures are a rough guide for comparing heating sources and applications. The cost figures are as of February 2007 for Victoria, BC. The figures below are based on a home of approximately 2000 square feet and are in Canadian dollars.
Energy/Fuel Source
Heat value in Btu
Units
Cost / Unit
Cost /
1,000,000 Btu
Approx.
Annual Cost
Propane*
24,197
Litre
$0.885/litre
$47.55
$4,755.00
Oil*
36,596
Litre
$1.00/litre
$38.26
$3,826.00
Electricity*
3,413
kWh
$0.08/kW
$23.44
$2,344.00
Natural Gas
948,213
GJ
$16.00/GJ
$21.94
$2,194.00
Air Source Heat Pump*
3,413
kWh
$.08/kW
$9.38
$938.00
Ground Source Heat Pump*
3,413
kWh
$.08/kW
$4.68
$468.00

*Oil furnace @ 60% efficiency
*Electric furnace @ 100% efficiency
*Propane furnace @ 70% efficiency
*Air source heat pump @ 2.5 COP
*Electric furnace @ 3.5 COP


Pro Star Victoria Head Office (offices & showroom)
320 Mary Street
Victoria, BC V9A 3V9
Phone: 250-383-4558
Fax: 250-383-6990
Vancouver Island BBB
Pro Star Comox Branch (mail only)
1937 Richardson Avenue
Comox, BC V9M 2B3
Phone: 250-339-6914
Fax: 250-339-6394

E-mail: info@prostar-mechanical.com

All prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice. Prices may be applicable to state/provincial taxes. Shipping/freight charges may apply.


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