Something is Certain About US Electric Capacity Needs

It is no secret that the US needs more electricity to meet anticipated growth in demand. Estimates suggest a two percent or higher annual increase over the coming decade. As a result, several reports highlight the need to double electricity supplies and expand the distribution grid accordingly. They also anticipate a two‐to‐three‐fold increase in transmission infrastructure by 2050. While demand can never be predicted with certainty, the consensus is that we will see growth not experienced in over 50 years. To keep the electric grid reliable, electricity supplies and delivery infrastructures must grow alongside energy demand.