Fossil fuel generation pipeline rebounds as clean energy builds slow, EDF analysis finds

An Environmental Defense Fund analysis shows a surge in planned fossil fuel plants entering development while new renewable and battery projects face delays and higher costs, driven partly by gas turbine supply constraints.

First covered Oct 14, 2026 · 7:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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27d Utility Dive Fossil fuel generation pipeline rebounds while new clean generation slows: EDF — However, “rising gas turbine costs and supply shortages are already making new gas plants more expensive and slower to build,” David Villagrana, EDF’s lead…

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