The Evolution in Electric Generation Capacity
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4 min readDec 15, 2020
Much attention has been paid to how electric generation capacity is evolving in the United States. While total capacity remains relatively stable around 1,200 GW, the energy source mix has evolved due to several factors including regulation (to some extent) and cost (to a greater extent).
Luminous analyzed US data on currently operating plants as well as planned additions and…