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US grid investments take off as power demand hikes


Published on 2025-01-28 12:41:04 - Reuters
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  • Utilities, power grids and private companies are investing in transmission to meet soaring demand from AI and clean power plants.

The article from Reuters discusses the significant investments being made in the U.S. electric grid due to rising power demands, particularly from data centers, electric vehicles, and new manufacturing facilities. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that U.S. power demand will grow at an average annual rate of 1.4% from 2023 to 2026, a sharp increase from the 0.06% annual growth seen over the past decade. This surge is driven by the expansion of data centers, especially those supporting AI technologies, and the electrification of transport and industry. Utilities and grid operators are responding with plans to enhance transmission and distribution infrastructure, with investments like those from Southern Co. and Dominion Energy, which are focusing on new transmission lines and substations. The article also highlights the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources, which require additional grid capacity, and notes that despite these investments, there are concerns about potential delays due to regulatory and supply chain issues.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-grid-investments-take-off-power-demand-hikes-2025-01-28/ ]
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