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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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Waste-to-Power Project Gains Momentum in Maryland

LCG, February 5, 2009--The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority (NMWDA), together with the Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management and Carroll Country Department of Public Works, Tuesday announced the selection of Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. as the preferred vendor to construct and operate a new waste-to-power facility to serve the solid waste disposal and energy needs of Frederick and Carroll Counties.

The greenfield facility will be designed to receive up to 1,500 tons per day of municipal solid wastes and to produce up to 55 MW of electricity. The facility will be located in Frederick County, Maryland.

The project is scheduled for completion in 2014. Project approval from both counties' Board of Commissioners will be sought shortly, with permitting, engineering and construction to follow.

Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc.



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