Behind the Scenes of US Energy Demand 

Energy demand is increasing in the United States.  To keep up, the country will need to improve its energy production, transmission and distribution.  With the help of alternative energy, more efficient equipment and connections with US-based suppliers, the United States aims to continue meeting demand long into the future. 

Although energy production is at an all-time high in the United States, future demand is still on track to outpace production.  In fact, by 2050, energy demand will increase by 50%, requiring a minimum of 5,178 terawatt hours of energy. 

The United States struggles with an inefficient power grid, which will cause significant problems moving forward if not updated.  Between 2018 and 2022, 5% of electricity transmitted and distributed in the United States was lost each year.  Additionally, 70% of transmission lines and 55% of power transformers are reaching the end of their life.  This means that important equipment is more susceptible to failure.

However, there are still avenues through which the US can boost its energy production.  The US government is exploring alternative energy sources, and hopes to quadruple its nuclear energy production by 2050.  Additionally, working with US-based suppliers can cut down on queues and inefficiencies, allowing the US to replace old equipment quickly. 

Dedicating resources to energy production and distribution becomes increasingly important as demand in the United States grows.   With the help of alternative energy and local suppliers, the US has space to expand its energy program and meet demand.

Source: ELSCO