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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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Newsmakers
Kenneth M. Jasinski has been elected executive vice president and chief financial officer of Energy East Corporation, the super-regional energy services and delivery company. Jasinski joined Energy East in April 1998, upon its formation as a holding company, and was most recently vice president, general counsel and secretary.Avista Corp.'s board of directors has elected Scott L. Morris as senior vice president. Morris is also president and general manager of Avista Utilities, the regulated electric and natural gas operating division. Morris had earlier served as general manager of Avista's Oregon and California utility operations before being named a corporate vice president in November 2000. Karen Feltes has been elected by Avista Corp.'s board as a corporate officer-vice president of human resources and corporate services. Feltes, with 20 years' experience in human resources management and planning, was most recently senior director of corporate human resources and general services. J. Gregory Driscoll has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Enerwise Global Technologies, which is engaged in enterprise energy management, and analyzes and improves efficiency through application of services for commercial and industrial enterprises. Driscoll come to Enerwise from Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc., in Philadelphia, where he was managing director of investment banking. Steven M. Fetter has been appointed to the CH Energy Group board of directors. Fetter, managing director of the Global Power Group within the FitchRatings international rating agency, is also former chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission. Touchstone Resources has announced the election of Stirling D. Pack, Jr. to the position of vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Pack will be the company's primary contact with the invetment community. Most recently, Pack retired from The Coastal Corporation, where he served as vice president. Global Solar has appointed John R. "Dick" Damron vice president of business development. Damron was most reently vice president for business development for Litton Advanced Systems Division.
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UPLAN-NPM
The Locational Marginal Price Model (LMP) Network Power Model
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UPLAN-ACE
Day Ahead and Real Time Market Simulation
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UPLAN-G
The Gas Procurement and Competitive Analysis System
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PLATO
Database of Plants, Loads, Assets, Transmission...
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