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Relative Emissions of Fine Particles (PM2.5)

Graphic showing relative emissions of various fuels. See text description below graphic.

This chart describes the relative emissions of fine particles (PM 2.5) from various fuels burned in fireplaces, wood stoves, and furnaces

Fireplace: 28 pounds per million Btu heat output
Uncertified Wood Stove: 4.6 pounds per million Btu heat output
EPA Certified Wood Stove: 1.4 pounds per million Btu heat output
Pellet Stove: 0.49 pounds per million Btu heat output
Oil Furnace: 0.013 pounds per million Btu heat output
Gas Furnace: 0.0083 pounds per million Btu heat output

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