[TheForge] propane vs coal in current energy market

[magichammer]

Small amounts of coal from one source in Louisiana is $20/100 lb.
and one source in Missouri is $15/50 lb....... 
dave m

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 2:08 PM
Subject: [TheForge] propane vs coal in current energy market


> hello;
> 
> given the current energy market with increasing prices particularly for
> propane i was wondering last night if any one or organization has done
> an analysis comparing the cost of propane and coal. after searching for
> several hours on the internet if such an analysis has been done it is
> not readily available.
> 
> while illinois has coal and it is being mined to a limited extent it is
> not a good quality coal for use in blacksmithing or foundry work. the
> sulfur content is high and fixed carbon content is low. this means that
> coal for blacksmithing or foundry work must be imported into illinois
> from either other states or other countries. 
> 
> during my search for information it was apparent that obviously those
> closer to the east coast coal mines pay less and as distance from the
> east coast mines increases so does the price per ton. this is once again
> due to the higher fuel costs associated with shipping. ( sort of
> catch-22 )
> 
> i have always used propane, but with propane at $1.29 per gallon in 2004
> compared to $0.49 per gallon in 2000 i am investigating the feasibility
> of switching fuels.
> 
> any suggestions, hints, pointers would be apprepriated.
> 
> -- 
> terry l. ridder ><>
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