Power plants with the lowest operating costs tend to

A) have the lowest fixed costs in terms of construction.
B) have the highest fixed costs in terms of construction.
C) operate on the smallest scale of energy production.
D) generate the cleanest energy.

Operating Costs

Operating costs are expenses associated with the day-to-day functions of a business, including costs for goods, services, rent, and salaries.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by a business.

Construction

The process or activity of building structures such as houses, roads, and buildings.