Costs of Various Electric Power Resources

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Levelized costs for each energy technology option are mostly in ranges that overlap. Costs will vary with individual projects, but it is important to note that technology advancements have closed the price gap between renewable energy and conventional power. Nuclear and solar PV are currently the most costly energy resources to develop, though recent forecasts suggest solar costs will continue to decline in coming years with the addition of new manufacturing capacity.

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