The Louisiana Public Service Commission abruptly pulled the plug on its long-awaited, statewide energy efficiency program weeks after selecting a contractor to measure savings.

Electrical manufacturer trade group NEMA was the latest to release a forecast of electricity demand growth, which shows data centers dominating in the first decade plus, but EVs making up the most from the late 2030s onward.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission selected a contractor to measure its statewide energy efficiency program, days after rumblings that a commissioner was prepared to dismantle the long-awaited program.

Participants at the United States Energy Association’s 2025 State of the Energy Industry Forum discussed topics such as demand growth, nuclear fusion and energy efficiency.

Minutes after he was sworn in as 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump signaled his intention to rapidly increase production of oil and gas.

Virginia legislators introduced a series of bills they hope to pass in a short session this year aimed at addressing demand growth from data centers through cost allocation of utility rates, increased transparency in planning and tying tax incentives to efficiency requirements.

FERC has ordered American Efficient to defend its energy efficiency programs in PJM and MISO or pay a $722 million penalty and return $253 million in profits to ratepayers.

A report from the Virginia legislature released shows how quickly data centers are growing in the state and addresses how to meet that demand, with some suggestions for policymakers.

Utilities around the country expect peak demand to grow by 128 GW, or 15.8%, to 947 GW by 2029, according to the latest report from Grid Strategies.

The NCUC approved Duke Energy's second Carbon Plan and Integrated Resource Plan, authorizing procurements of renewable energy, nuclear and demand response, while calling for its 8,000 MW of coal to be retired in 2036.