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EIA Estimates Record U.S. Electric Generating Capacity Additions in 2026, with Solar in the Lead

LCG, February 20, 2026--The EIA today issued an "in-brief analysis" that estimates U.S. power plant developers and operators plan to complete a record installation of 86 GW of new, utility-scale electric generating capacity that is connected to the U.S. power grid in 2026. Last year, 53 GW of new capacity was added to the grid, which was the largest capacity installation in a single year since 2002. Thus the estimate of 86 GW of new capacity in 2026 is a whopping 33 GW greater than the year prior. It should be noted that over 20 GW of the 86 GW of new capacity this year is estimated to be completed in December.

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Enhanced Geothermal Systems May Drive Significant Growth in Geothermal Power Generation

LCG, February 19, 2026--The EIA released an "in-brief analysis" today regarding the expected completion of the first, large-scale commercial enhanced geothermal system (EGS) in June 2026, and the significant growth potential for year-round, 24x7, carbon-free, renewable EGS power generation in the United States.

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PSEG Proposes 1,100 Megawatt Plant for Ohio

LCG, Jan. 5, 2001--PSEG Power LLC yesterday proposed building a 1,100 megawatt natural gas-fueled, combined-cycle power plant to be located in Arcadia, Ohio.

The Arcadia location is only one of several sites in the Midwest being considered for construction ofmerchant power plants by PSEG Power, the company said. Which sites will be developed depends upon a number of factors, including potential receipt of tax abatements and the obtaining of local and state approvals.

"PSEG Power is looking at a number sites in the Midwest for additional plant construction," saidTim Young, the company's regional director for business development. "A plant of this size bringssignificant economic and tax benefits to the local community. We plan to work with local officials tomaximize these benefits."

At its peak, construction of the plant would employ more than 600 people. it would have about 25 to35 full-time employees once the plant begins commercial operations in 2004.

PSEG Power is a sister company to Newark, N.J.-based Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

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