Generation costs of OCGT are much higher and range from $200 to $225/MWh, of which $45-70/MWh is for the fuel (natural gas). In the OCGT plants, the fuel costs per kWh may be up to 50% higher than in CCGT, as a single-cycle gas turbine plant has an efficiency that is about two-thirds that of a combined cycle.
1 In contrast, DoItYourself.com estimates that the cost of a typical kitchen remodel can start around $5,000 with some do-it-yourself work included, and averages $15,000-$26,000.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) puts the national average at about $16,000. Another guide is Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report, which compares the average cost of various renovation projects with the value they retain at resale. In 2011-2012, mid-range bathroom remodels cost an average of $16,552 and recouped 62 percent, while upscale bathroom remodels cost an average of $52,249 and recouped 56 percent. Hereâs how the NKBA breaks down the budget for a typical bathroom remodel: Labor: 20 percent. Cabinetry and hardware: 16 percent.