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ksa8907 · 06-19-2018, 06:57 PM

I was able to find what the typical cost is per kwh to build new generation capacity. Cheapest option was advanced combustion turbine plant at roughly $700/kwh.

That makes $150/ 4kwh water heater "generation" very cheap.

06-19-2018, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
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