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6 days ago · Electric utilities, project developers, and policymakers are tasked with supporting energy-intensive data center and artificial intelligence operations while learning to harness the revolutionary tools enabled by new technology.

Nov 12, 2024 · Even the most innovative utilities are taking a measured approach to AI, especially for critical operations.

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Jan 24, 2025 · Battery storage is growing at an unprecedented rate in the U.S., with utility-scale capacity expected to surge from 7.8 gigawatts (GW) in 2022 to 30 GW by the end of 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. As adoption accelerates, utilities are under pressure to integrate this transformative technology into their operations. Yet, many remain cautious. Unlike traditional ...

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Dec 9, 2024 · Over the past two years, the five-year load growth forecast has increased by almost a factor of five, from 23 gigawatts (GW) to 128 GW, according to Strategic Industries Surging: Driving US Power Demand. The official nationwide forecast of electricity demand shot up from 2.8% to 8.2% growth over the next five years to 66 GW through 2029, but after tacking on an additional 61 GW of growth in ...

Jan 14, 2025 · A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy provides a fresh roadmap for the public and private sectors to accelerate the commercialization of virtual power plant (VPP) technologies.

At a FERC technical conference, utilities, grid operators and regulators came together to discuss the potential and pitfalls of large load co-location, as data centers’ surging energy demands challenge existing grid structures and spur calls for updated planning and forecasting frameworks.