The impact of rapid demand growth
Electrification. Manufacturing growth. Data centers. The U.S. faces a rapid rise in electricity demand that requires new management strategies amid utilities’ efforts to lead a clean energy transition.
New sources of clean electricity supply could theoretically meet demand growth. But there are significant constraints to building new generation resources, including an electric grid in need of upgrades and lengthy processes to complete energy projects.
Left unchecked, demand growth coupled with the constraints to adding new electricity supply could slow the transition to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Using our renewable energy analytics platform, EnergyInsite, we measured and mapped electricity demand growth and supply constraints across the U.S. to identify the most acute challenges and provide utility planners and customer program leaders with practical steps to navigate the road ahead.
Read this report to:
- See which regions face high forecast electricity demand growth and significant constraints in the grid’s ability to connect new generation or deliver more electricity.
- Identify what is driving electricity demand growth in different regions and the primary obstacles to building new energy infrastructure to meet rising demand.
- Learn six key recommendations for utilities to stay one step ahead of demand growth and grid constraints while navigating the clean energy transition.
