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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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Big Wind Farm Planned Near Walla Walla, Washington

LCG, Jan. 11, 2001FPL Energy, an affiliate of Florida Power & Light Co., will build the world's largest wind-powered electric generation facility on a vast tract of land southwest of Walla Walla, Wash., and PacifiCorp Power Marketing will purchase and market the entire 300 megawatt output of the project over a 25-year period, the companies said yesterday.

The project will straddle the Oregon-Washington border, just east of where the Columbia River turns north. It will employ 450 wind turbines, 300 of them in Washington and 150 in Oregon.

"The Stateline project is just the sort of sustainable solution we need for the region's energyshortage," said Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber. "The project has the added benefit that it can bebrought on quickly to meet our immediate needs. I commend the companies for their foresight andpledge our state will provide a timely review of the project."

Washington Governor Gary Locke was also enthusiastic. "This facility will help meet the increasing demand for electricity in our region while providing economic development to eastern Washington."

It is estimated the project will add millions in revenue to the local economy and create an average of 150 construction jobs with a peak need for 350 workers.

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