Capacity Additions
A tracked generation dataset for our energy coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Google and Constellation sign 20-year PPA for 3,590 MW
Google and Constellation Energy have finalized a 20-year power purchase agreement for 3,590 MW, combining 2,700 MW of existing generation with 890 MW...
Maryland awards 440 MW storage to address PJM capacity shortfall
Maryland's first energy storage procurement under the Next Generation Energy Act awarded 440 MW to two projects, a step toward its 1.6 GW goal amid...
Coal plant reuse accelerates grid capacity
Developers are repurposing retired coal plant infrastructure to connect new generation faster.
Chile's Energy Grid Sees Major Investment in Storage
Chile has rapidly shifted its power generation from over 60% fossil fuels in 2013 to about 70% from renewable and low-carbon sources today.
MISO's zero-injection plan backed by Google, Xcel for large loads
Google, Xcel Energy, and clean energy groups support MISO's proposal to FERC for a fast-track interconnection process for generation colocated with...
Google funds PG&E virtual power plant pilot in California
Google is funding a new PG&E virtual power plant pilot in San Jose, aiming to unlock grid capacity and lower electricity rates.
Energy Security and Load Growth Reshape U.S. Power Equipment Strategy
A U.S. executive order targeting foreign bulk-power equipment, combined with rapid load growth, is shifting the focus from generation cost to...
Electrolyzer Learning Rates Overstate Hydrogen Cost Declines
A new analysis argues that conventional experience curves, which forecast hydrogen cost declines based on cumulative installed capacity, are...
Fervo Energy signs 400-MW geothermal deal with Google
Fervo Energy has signed the world's largest agreement for next-generation geothermal power, a 400-megawatt deal with Google to support a potential...
Texas, Washington Lead U.S. Electricity Generation Surge
U.S. Utility-scale electricity generation rose 2.1% in the first half of 2026, driven by data centers and large users.
SB Energy's IPO reveals data center and gas plans
SoftBank subsidiary SB Energy has filed for an IPO, revealing plans for a massive data center campus backed by new gas generation, despite currently...
PG&E Flex Connect pilot sees high customer demand
Pacific Gas & Electric's flexible interconnection pilot, which offers faster grid hookups in exchange for allowing the utility to limit capacity...
AI Boom Drives US Battery Storage Growth
The AI boom is accelerating U.S. battery storage deployment, with 10.3 GW of new capacity added in early 2026.
US grid battery capacity hits record
The US power sector added a record 20.2 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Q2 2024, driven by falling costs, large projects, and federal tax...
Crankcase Ventilation Gains Focus as Engine Roles Grow
As reciprocating engines take on larger roles in distributed generation and data centers, managing crankcase emissions is becoming critical.
Oklo Files FERC Complaint Over PJM Queue Withdrawal
Oklo has filed an emergency complaint with FERC, alleging PJM improperly withdrew its 750-MW multi-fuel generation project from the interconnection...
Hull Street Energy Buys Two PJM Power Plants
Hull Street Energy bought two dispatchable power stations from Rockland Capital in the PJM Interconnection, adding over 1.2 GW of capacity.
U.S. Gas Plant Plans Surge to 379 GW
A new report finds nearly 380 gigawatts of new natural gas power capacity is in development across the United States, largely fueled by data center...
Enterprise completes 8 new NGL pipelines
EIA reports eight liquid-fuel pipeline projects finished in 2025-2026, plus 14 new announcements, detailing capacity and mileage for key lines.
Hephae’s High-Heat Tool Aims to Cut Geothermal Drilling Costs
Hephae Energy Technology has introduced a high-temperature measurement-while-drilling system that can operate up to 210℃, a step above the 175℃ limit...
Arizona's Grid Battery Growth Spurt: Will it Last?
Arizona installed more grid battery capacity than every state except Texas in the first half of 2026, adding three projects of 250 megawatts each.
Huge new turbines could let biggest UK wind farm do more with less
The UK's largest onshore wind farm is set to be repowered with new, state-of-the-art turbines that will increase its power generation capacity while...
Duke Energy's Carolinas Resource Plan Targets Significant Solar and Storage Additions
Duke Energy has filed its 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan, outlining a recommended portfolio of supply-side additions to serve growing demand in South...
Western Energy Market Must Shift as Power Flows Evolve, Experts Say
The Western energy market is experiencing a shift in power flow patterns, with south-to-north energy flows becoming more common. This change may...