ACEEE Urges Greater Efficiency, Flexibility as Grid Demand Grows
New Report Contrasts Costs of Demand Management, New Generation
The U.S. could achieve an estimated 8% reduction in energy use through 2040 through efficiency measures, with results varying by state. | ACEEE
Feb 4, 2026
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Energy efficiency and load flexibility would be effective and cost far less than the new generation assets many jurisdictions are planning to build to meet anticipated load growth, a new report asserts.



