Every Energy story tagged Demand.
Heat pumps are becoming the preferred choice for heating and cooling in new apartment buildings in the US, with over half of new constructions featuring these efficient electric appliances.
A recent federal ruling will allow virtual power plants to participate in the PJM Interconnection energy market, potentially unlocking hundreds of megawatts of residential load and alleviating reliability and cost concerns.
Duke Energy has filed its 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan, outlining a recommended portfolio of supply-side additions to serve growing demand in South Carolina and North Carolina.
LG Energy Solution has opened a massive battery cell factory in Michigan, one of the largest in the US, as the company shifts focus from electric vehicle batteries to energy storage systems.
Sage Geosystems has successfully brought its first next-generation geothermal plant online in Texas, marking a significant milestone in the development of on-demand clean electricity.
Utilities are shifting their focus from growth opportunities to ensuring investments can be recovered in a manner acceptable to customers and policymakers, according to a review of earnings calls.
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is putting pressure on North America's grid, with utilities facing unprecedented uncertainty about future demand and growing pressure to accelerate infrastructure development.
Colorado's innovative approach to integrating community power has provided a blueprint for other states to follow, prioritizing distributed solar and storage resources to address rising energy demand and costs.
Public frustration with data centers has become a major issue in the 2026 elections, with politicians on both sides of the aisle campaigning on data center crackdowns and moratoriums.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has seen a significant increase in demand for its large-frame gas turbines, with a backlog of 35 GW and a 56% rise in order intake year over year.
Consolidated Edison Company of New York and Orange & Rockland Utilities, subsidiaries of Consolidated Edison, Inc., plan to invest in 28 new substations by 2035 to meet the increasing demand for electricity in New York City and surrounding areas.
A recent market report by Ascend Analytics highlights the challenges facing the Texas grid as peak demand is expected to reach 120 GW by 2030, despite supply constraints and limitations in new generation additions.
A recent geothermal lease auction in New Mexico set records for federal bids, signaling increased competition and developer interest in geothermal resources. The sale, which netted over $16.5 million, saw a top bid of $701 per acre, more than triple the average of a 2025 Nevada sale. Analysts attribute the surge to rising electricity demand and proximity to transmission infrastructure.
WSP Global executives report broad strength across various sectors, with power and energy emerging as a key area of growth in the US market.
Utilities are exploring quantum computing’s potential to optimize power systems and reduce energy use, but its unique load profile and cooling demands present new challenges. Early adopters like Duke Energy, EPB, and Middle Tennessee Electric are testing applications for battery management and cybersecurity, while others, such as ComEd, are preparing infrastructure for large-scale quantum data centers. Experts debate whether quantum computing will significantly increase electricity demand, but m