In IRPs updated in 2026 H1, load increased 3.0% and emissions increased 2.5%

Change in projected load, emissions, and emissions intensity in IRPs

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Chart values are based on cumulative projected load and emissions from 2023 to 2035, for utilities that updated IRPs in a given quarter.
Includes projections from 135 IRPs, covering 48% of electricity delivered to US customers.

Source: RMI Engage & ActDownload image