Projected Increase in Peak Load
A Utility Dive analysis of national load forecasts found that peak load demand across many U.S. regions is expected to grow by 175 gigawatts by 2030 and 270 gigawatts by 2035, relative to 2024 levels.
Sources: Pew.org, “With U.S. electricity demand set to skyrocket, the call for solutions accelerates,” September 2025; UtilityDive.com, “Load growth challenges supply and demand balance,” 2025.