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Electric transmission lines and towers
Despite continued growing loads, there were no major bulk power system outages in the summer of 2024. Solar and storage generation, along with wind, thermal, hydropower, and other resources, played a central role in keeping the lights on.
How AI Can Help Clean Energy Meet Growing Electricity Demand graphic
Reports across the United States highlight a rapid increase in projected electricity demand, partly driven by growth from artificial intelligence (AI) and data center energy use. This load growth is not historically unprecedented and presents an...
How much can you save on gas?
The Energy Department has a new tool that enables drivers to calculate how much they can save on fuel costs by driving a fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Drivers can enter their ZIP code or state, as well as any additional...