According to the U.S. Department of Energy, here are the
current costs of coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind (onshore and offshore),
solar (electrical and hot water), geothermal, biomass, and hydroelectric:
Here’s a four page explanation of that table.
Coal is not the cheapest: natural gas is.
Onshore wind actually costs about the same as coal, and less than nuclear.
Offshore wind is currently about 2.5 times more expensive.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) currently costs a bit more than twice as much as coal,
and already less than offshore wind.
The table does not take into account the environmental costs
of the various power sources, or obviously coal would fare far worse,
and biomass would not be rated anywhere near as good as wind.
Remember, the cost of solar is
falling rapidly,
so solar will rapidly become more cost-effective compared to other
energy sources.
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The Valdosta City Council approved the fiscal year 2014 budget for the City of Valdosta at the June 20 City Council meeting, after having the opportunity to hear the proposed budget at the hearings on June 11 and 12. City staff presented the council with a balanced budget, as required by the City Charter, possibly one of the most challenging and difficult budgets prepared in years.
City leaders decreased the overall city budget from $86.2 million to $77.3 million, a result of Continue reading
