Utility Dive•about 1 month ago
MISO expects load to jump 35% by 2035 on data center growth
- •MISO anticipates a substantial 35% increase in electricity demand by 2035, primarily driven by the rapid expansion of data centers.
- •This significant load growth introduces 'widen uncertainty' into MISO's long-term grid outlook, suggesting potential market volatility and increased pressure on resource adequacy.
- •The industry is called upon to develop and implement more dynamic planning models to effectively manage the unpredictable and substantial load growth from data centers.
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