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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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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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Industry News
Sierra Pacific Sells Water Assets To Truckee Meadows
LCG, Jan. 16, 2001--Sierra Pacific Resources Inc. said yesterday it sell its water business in the Reno-Sparks area of Nevada to the Truckee Meadows Water Authority for $350 million. The transaction is expected to close in spring.The water supply and distribution business serves more than 72,000 customers and has about 85 employees. The water company assets include modern treatment facilities and distribution infrastructure, hydroelectric facilities located on the Truckee River and certain water rights and storage rights at Donner and Independence Lakes in the high Sierras.Jeff Ceccarelli, president of Sierra Pacific Power Co., said, "This is a very good outcome for us and TMWA. Their bid was evaluated against our selection criteria which included price, time to close the deal, and the ability to handle the important customer and employee issues."Sierra Pacific said that proceeds from the sale will be used for reduction of debt and for investment in the company's core businesses of electric and gas distribution and transmission.
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