# U.S. Wind and Solar Cost Estimates Undercut Gas

> U.S. wind and solar power costs drop below gas in 2026 despite fossil fuel expansion plans.
- Title: U.S. Wind and Solar Cost Estimates Undercut Gas · TokenPost
- Summary: U.S. wind and solar power costs drop below gas in 2026 despite fossil fuel expansion plans. U.S. wind and solar power costs remain below gas in 2026 as…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/technology/36109
- Published: 2026-10-20T23:35:41+00:00
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- Topics: us, wind, solar, gas, fossil fuels, power capacity, electricity demand, crypto, finance
## 2026 Power Costs
On an unsubsidized basis, onshore wind costs $68 per megawatt-hour and utility-scale solar $69, compared with $90 for combined-cycle gas.
## Fossil Fuel Expansion
Developers plan 68 gigawatts of new fossil capacity from 2026 through 2030, up from 47 gigawatts in 2025 estimates.
## Capacity Growth
Fossil fuels account for 30% of planned U.S. power capacity in 2026, despite clean energy still holding the largest share.
## Key takeaway

U.S. wind and solar power costs remain below gas in 2026 as developers expand fossil fuel capacity.