ERCOT predicts 4x peak energy usage by 2032: How data centers may impact things

On Wednesday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said it filed a preliminary Long-Term Load Forecast for 2026–2032.
Odessa American

ERCOT releases preliminary Long-Term Load Forecast for years 2026-2032

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Advancing Long-Term Forecasting for Tomorrow’s Grid

Traditional long-term forecasting models are no longer sufficient as electrification, DER growth, EV adoption, extreme weather events and new large loads introduce unprecedented complexity. The future ...
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Texas grid operator forecasts massive growth in demand, but says data is likely flawed

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas reported that peak energy demand could quadruple by 2032, but cautioned that its ...

ERCOT sent back to drawing board after predicting quadrupled power demand by 2032

The people who run the power grid in Texas, the Electric Reliability Council, or ERCOT, this week said the state should ...

Texas power demand to more than quadruple by 2032 as data center boom rolls on, ERCOT says

The grid operator says rapid growth in demand driven by data centers and other big users flocking to the state will push ...

ERCOT says Texas demand could quadruple but cautions forecast may be inflated

The forecast is “preliminary,” said grid officials, who may request changes to the analysis. It is based on ERCOT forecasting ...
POWER Magazine

PJM Dials Back Near-Term Load Outlook but Maintains Steep Long-Term Growth Trajectory

PJM Interconnection has trimmed its near-term peak-demand projections in its updated 20-year load forecast, citing tighter vetting of large-load adjustment requests and revised electric-vehicle (EV) ...