Clean energy like offshore wind has lower levelized costs (£44/MWh in 2025 per DESNZ) than new North Sea gas (£70-100/MWh est.), despite more jobs, due to no fuel costs and tech advances. UK affordability is supported by £22B+ investments, yielding long-term savings on imports/energy bills.
Sources: DESNZ (2025), OEUK Economic Report.