Potential 10-year peak demand growth and near-term solutions (GW)

Impacts of Appliance Standards 2035 Projections Near-Term Solutions

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Source: Electricity Supply & Demand Database (NERC, Jan 2026); A National Roadmap for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (DOE, May 2021); Virtual Power Plants, Real Benefits (RMI, Jan 2023); Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative Grid Deployment (DOE, Apr 2024); Clean Repowering Opportunities by Plant (RMI, Jan 2024); How “Power Couples” Can Help the United States Win the Global AI Race (RMI, Feb 2025); More Savings Ahead: The Potential of Future Appliance Standards (ASAP, June 2025) Appliance Efficiency Standards Lower Utility Bills and Cut Electricity Demand in Every State (ASAP, Jan 2026)