The reference scenario in IESO’s 2026 Annual Planning Outlook indicates net annual energy demand growth of 65% by 2050, from just over 150 TWh in recent years to 250 TWh.

In a rare split decision, the California Public Utilities Commission approved $51.2 million in additional funds for electrification projects for San Diego Gas & Electric customers.

A coalition of municipal officials and climate advocates in Massachusetts are renewing a push for the expansion of a state program allowing a select number of municipalities to ban fossil fuel hookups in new building construction and renovation projects.

IESO transmission planners are using “adaptive pathways” to account for uncertainty over future load growth.

As part of a major overhaul of its annual load forecasting process, ISO-NE has significantly scaled back its electrification forecast for electric vehicles and heat pumps.

Clean industry executives and experts at DOE's Deploy 2024 conference were surprisingly optimistic about continuing market growth linked to the boom in energy demand from data centers, AI and electrification.

ICF International forecasts that demand could increase by 9% by 2028, while peak demand could increase by 5% over the same period, according to a report it published.

Pennsylvania will use its $396.1 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant on a statewide initiative to cut greenhouse gas emissions from industrial buildings through incentives for energy efficiency and emission-reduction technologies.

California’s “leadership in electrification” will be a key driver of Pacific Gas and Electric’s expected customer growth over the next five years, CEO Patti Poppe said during an earnings call.