Energy Economics

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LCOE: The true cost of electricity

Realistic image of solar, wind, nuclear, and coal power models on shelves with LCOE price tags in dollars per kilowatt-hour.

LCOE (Levelized Cost of Electricity) is the go-to metric for comparing the true cost of energy—from solar and wind to nuclear and gas. It shows how much it really costs to generate power over a plant’s life. Simple, powerful, and essential for smart energy decisions. Here's what it means—and why it matters.