Additional production capacity as peak summer demand nears
By Ellis Talton
The US could see a whopping 200% increase in electricity generation capacity added in 2017, according to a report released by EIA last month. The research shows that at least 12 new facilities producing at least over 500 megawatts each are slated to come online this year, with Maryland seeing back-to-back start-ups in March and April.
The year’s newest power plant in Maryland came online on March 14, 2017. The St.
