Electricity Prices

Electricity prices are like weather forecasts—they change often, affect everyone, and sometimes make no sense. Behind each spike or drop? A tangled mess of politics, demand, and fuel costs. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one confused.

Energy deregulation: Breaking free

A waiter in a worn uniform presents a single-item menu labeled “Boredom Stew” to a well-dressed couple in a dull, outdated restaurant, symbolizing lack of choice before energy deregulation.

Energy deregulation blew the doors off the old monopoly model, turning a rigid system into a competitive arena where renewables, innovation, and consumer choice thrive. But with big gains come big controversies—and the debate is far from settled.

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.