Data Centers to Drive Calif. Power Demand, Sales
Updated CEC Forecast Shows Outsized Impact from New Facilities
The California Energy Commission’s latest forecast of CAISO peak demand through 2040 has increased significantly compared to the agency’s 2023 forecast. | California Energy Commission
Jan 23, 2025
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CAISO peak demand will grow from 48.3 GW in 2024 to about 68 GW in 2040, according to a new forecast that attributes much of the increase to data center load.