Electricity demand forecasts estimate how much power consumers and businesses will use in upcoming months. Hot summers, cold winters, or economic expansion raise demand and can push electricity rates upward, while milder weather and slowing growth may ease price pressures.
Electricity Demand Forecasts (Load Forecasts)
420 GW peak
Direction: Up
Winter heating demand pushes load high.
Past Year Trend for Electricity Demand Forecasts
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, electricity sales to end‑use customers are expected to rise 2.4% in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026. The bar chart below illustrates a simple index where 2024 demand is set to 100, rising to 102.4 in 2025 and 105 in 2026. Steadily increasing demand tends to put upward pressure on electricity rates.
