Smart Demand: Managing Energy Use for an Efficient Grid
March 24, 2026
Today, electricity demand is growing faster than ever—driven by a 30 percent jump in data‑center consumption over the past five years, a 45 percent surge in electric‑vehicle charging, and widespread building electrification. The grid must be modernized—through transmission upgrades, "smart‑grid" controls, and integrated storage to meet this load while improving efficiency, resilience, and carbon‑free integration.
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