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Half US at high risk of power shortfall in next decade, regulator says

The article from Reuters discusses a report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) which warns that nearly half of the United States is at risk of power shortfalls over the next decade due to increasing electricity demand and the retirement of traditional power plants. The report highlights that regions like the Midwest, the South, and parts of the West are particularly vulnerable. Factors contributing to this risk include the rapid expansion of data centers, electrification of transport and heating, and the phasing out of coal and gas plants without adequate replacement by renewable energy sources. NERC emphasizes the need for significant investments in new generation capacity, transmission infrastructure, and demand response programs to mitigate these risks. The report also notes that while renewable energy is growing, the transition must be managed carefully to ensure grid reliability.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/half-us-high-risk-power-shortfall-next-decade-regulator-says-2024-12-17/ ]