Energy & climate

2026 U.S. New Generation Capacity Totals 80GW+; Fossil and Nuclear Down 5GW

Solar accounts for 51% (43.4GW), battery energy storage 28% (24GW), wind 14%. Fossil fuel and nuclear capacity declines 5GW.

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