A question of fuel

[touchthewindrider]

My son was asking if coal would be cheaper and heat better than wood? I really have never looked into it and couldn't give him an answer. Additionally, he wondered if charcoal would provide as much heat, last longer, than wood? (like a lump charcoal. He was thinking we should make our own charcoal if that were the case.)

Can anyone help with an answer?

 

[NE WOOD BURNER]

A Coal stove with a hopper is easier to run then a pellet stove! Price of coal is dependent on trucking distance. So call around your area and check pricing. Now Air Quality is another discussion.

 

[touchthewindrider]

No, we have no intention of switching to coal. At least I don't. My son just wanted to know which would burn hotter and longer.

 

[NE WOOD BURNER]

http://www.nh.gov/oep/energy/energy-nh/fuel-prices/index.htm

You may have something like this in your state. NH does not include coal but was very popular in the urban areas near railroads back in the day.