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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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Cinergy Invests in e-Biz Firm

LCG, July 6, 2000--Cinergy Corp. of Cincinnati said this morning that it would buy in two phases about 5 percent of the common stock in an e-business firm named Convergent Group. The first phase will be an investment of $10 million for an undisclosed number of shares in the dot-com company.A second phase will take place when Convergent goes public. At the time of its initial public offering, Cinergy will acquire the balance of its 5 percent stake at a discount to the IPO price.In addition, Cinergy has hired convergent to co-develop and put into effect a multi-tiered program focusing on customer service through which Cinergy will use the Internet to more effectively compete in the changing marketplace for energy.James Rogers, chief executive of Cinergy, said This strategic alliance will move us forward in creating the digital energy company of the future. Our equity investment in Convergent is an indication of our confidence in their business model, based on first-hand successes, and out commitment to investing in technology that reshapes our business.Rogers added that his vision is for a customer to be able to place a service request and have it transacted on-line without a human hand touching it of a human eye looking at it.We will try that the next time we need the gas man to come out an light a pilot light.
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