Utility Dive•about 2 months ago
Winter peak demand is rising faster than resource additions: NERC
- •NERC reports that winter peak demand growth is outstripping new generation additions, signaling potential grid stress and higher capacity costs.
- •New resource additions are predominantly batteries and demand response, indicating a market shift towards flexible, dispatchable resources.
- •Wind capacity has seen declines in some markets, potentially due to capacity changes or retirements, impacting regional supply and renewable portfolio goals.
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