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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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Pacific Power Plans Wind Project at Former Coal Mine

LCG, July 18, 2007--Pacific Power, a subsidiary of MidAmerican Energy, plans to develop a 99-MW wind project in Wyoming using part of a restored surface coal mine. The project willprovide additional renewable energy for the customers of Pacific Power.

The Glenrock Wind Energy Project will include 66 wind turbines. Construction is scheduled for next year, with operations to commence by October 2008. The project will be built about 12 miles north of Glenrock at Pacific Power's former Dave Johnston Coal Mine, a surface coal mine that operated for 40 years prior to being shut down in 2000. The site has been generally restored to its original appearance.

On July 3, Pacific Power requested a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Wyoming Public Service Commission and has submitted the project for review.

Pacific Power provides electric service to customers in Oregon, Washington and California and is part of PacifiCorp, which was acquired by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company in 2006. MidAmerican Energy Company, an Iowa-based utility subsidiary of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, operates one of the largest fleets of wind farms in the country.









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