Ranked: The Cheapest Sources of Electricity in the U.S.

From Visual Capitalist - Decarbonization The following content is sponsored by the National Public Utilities Council Ranked: The Cheapest Sources of Electricity in the U.S. In 2022, the U.S. electricity sector’s reliance on fossil fuels resulted in a staggering 1,539 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. With the urgent need to decarbonize, however, the question remains: can the transition from fossil fuels to emission-free electricity sources, such as solar, wind, and nuclear power, be accomplished in a financially viable manner? In this graphic sponsored by the National Public Utilities Council, we seek answers to that question by visualizing [...]Read the full