I will start this off in Pseudoscience, since that's where (or Conspiracies, or Cesspool) is where some will recommend sending the thread and feedback.
Question: Is it possible for natural gas fuels to be 'diluted' by relatively inert components (e.g., nitrogen, CO2, etc.) in such a manner that the BTU's/unit volume are reduced, causing lower BTU gas mixtures to less efficiently heat homes, etc.? Further, is it possible that natural gas distributors, using such a methodology, might maximize their profits at the expense of users, since user cost is tied to volume usage.
This should be relatively easy to determine using a calorimeter-type instrument to monitor BTUs over an entire year use cycle.
Question: Is it possible for natural gas fuels to be 'diluted' by relatively inert components (e.g., nitrogen, CO2, etc.) in such a manner that the BTU's/unit volume are reduced, causing lower BTU gas mixtures to less efficiently heat homes, etc.? Further, is it possible that natural gas distributors, using such a methodology, might maximize their profits at the expense of users, since user cost is tied to volume usage.
This should be relatively easy to determine using a calorimeter-type instrument to monitor BTUs over an entire year use cycle.
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