ERCOT Report: Energy Usage to Double by 2031
ERCOT’s latest forecast highlights the need for an all-of-the-above and below energy approach.
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Austin, TX — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released its 2025 Long-Term Load Forecast Update on April 8, 2025, projecting peak demand will nearly double to 218GW by 2031, up from 94GW in 2025.
The Details:
Demand Growth: Data centers are expected to add 55GW of load by 2030, with peak demand rising from 94GW in 2025 to 208GW by 2030.
Adjusted Forecast: ERCOT’s methodology scales data center load to 49.8% of requested amounts and delays in-service dates by 180 days, based on historical trends.
Energy Strategy: An all-of-the-above-and-below approach—integrating renewables, gas, storage, and more—is essential to meet this demand.
Applications: The adjusted forecast will inform transmission planning, resource adequacy, and outage scheduling.
Why It Matters:
ERCOT’s forecast highlights the need for a balanced energy mix to ensure grid reliability amid rapid demand growth from tech sectors.
FULL REPORT: https://www.ercot.com/files/docs/2025/04/07/8.1-Long-Term-Load-Forecast-Update-2025-2031-and-Methodology-Changes.pdf