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Like it or not, economics is the primary decision-enabler by consumers, corporations, and governments. However, most economic assessments consider only direct costs. This assessment will cover many of the indirect costs as well as future trends. Transmission and infrastructure cost differences are not considered here. |
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| Capital Construction Costs Any facility faces initial costs to build the facility, including financing, as well as transport and installation costs. Operating Costs Once the facility is built, a variety of costs are inherent - fuel to run the facility, maintenance costs, scheduled replacements, labor, etc. |
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