What is a Corn Burning Furnace?
In this age of increasing dependence upon foreign fuel sources, many Americans are looking for renewable fuel sources closer to home. Because the U.S. is one of the leading producers of corn, it’s little wonder people have become interested in a specific type of heater known as a corn burning furnace. A corn burning furnace uses shelled corn rather than natural gas, propane or electricity to generate heat for the home. In some regions of the country a corn burning furnace wouldn’t be practical because there is no immediate fuel source, but throughout the Midwest corn is readily available and relatively inexpensive. A bushel of shelled corn provides four times the heat generated by a single gallon (3.78 liters) of propane, or 352,800 British Thermal Units (BTUs) compared to 91,500 BTUs. In a price comparison, the corn burning heater fares very well. While a bushel of corn can range in price due to market fluctuations, for comparison purposes, let’s assume the going rate is $2 (US dollar
