This report provides an executive-level overview of present (2023) and longer term (2035) cost and performance estimates for electricity generation and hydrogen fuel production technologies. The information in this report is based on recent EPRI research results, drawing from detailed studies performed throughout EPRI’s research portfolio to provide cost and performance estimates and brief descriptions for fossil fuel, nuclear, renewable, hydrogen, and storage technologies. The purpose of this document is to provide a public domain reference for industry executives, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
Cost and performance estimates are for representative U.S.-based generating units and are presented in constant third-quarter (Q3) 2023 dollars.
Authors Robin Bedilion, Todd Gorgian, Romey James, Anand Kumar