NOTE: The terms âleftâ and ârightâ define opposite ends of the political spectrum. In the United States, liberals are referred to as the left or left-wing and conservatives are referred to as the right or right-wing.
The average fuel cost at a nuclear power plant in 2014 was 0.76 cents / kWh. Because nuclear plants refuel every 18-24 months, they are not subject to fuel price volatility like natural gas and oil power plants.
7. How much does geothermal energy cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh)? Answer: At The Geysers, power is sold at $0.03 to $0.035 per kWh. A power plant built today would probably require about $0.05 per kWh. Some plants can charge more during peak demand periods. See also: Buying Clean Electricity. Back to Top. 8.