I respectfully disagree, not with the idea of many using grain furnaces, Jason's Quote

I respectfully disagree, the price of grain  being tied to oil.  Jason,***** All engery is compared in btu's and producing Ethenol uses more enegry that burning corn direct.

 The price of any commodity is based on supply and demand. ******

I agree Jason and if oil or btu's in one enegry form or another gets too high priced then the cheapest form prevails.

It will be compared to oil, but not based on it.********

But you have to remember the cost of getting the enegry from source to site and converting it into heat or enegry .

The basis of new or alternative technology is always costs involved in implementing it.*********

Not Much in developing costs and the technology of furnaces or steam units.

Electric generation based on wind and solar is starting to make headway, the technology has been adequate for many years but the cost effectiveness has not. ********Last time I was in an around windmills their costs was out of my leauage and I could buy 100 furnaces for 1 windpower unit and besides I raise corn and I'am not dependent on some towel head.

As soon as it becomes economically viable, technology increases and makes it better.*********

 I am interested in a pickup an tractor that I can fill up at the Grain Bin or put aload in the tank at the house and shop.