Onshore wind demanded the least amount of investment in 2024, costing between zero U.S. dollars per megawatt hour (MWh) with subsidies included and a maximum of 73 U.S. dollars per MWh. Gas peaking plants and nuclear plants demand the most investment, requiring a maximum of 228 U.S. dollars per MWh and 221 U.S. dollars per MWh.
Cost of generating energy in the United States in 2024, by source
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