Monthly data allow users to see seasonal patterns, such as periods of nuclear refueling outages in the shoulder seasons (spring and fall) and increased operation of peaking generators during the periods
of highest electricity demand in the summer months (driven primarily by air conditioning use).
Higher macroeconomic growth results in an increase in both natural gas and renewables generation,
as higher electricity demand requires more generation from marginal sources, while lower macroeconomic growth has the opposite effect.
Build new transmission lines to connect areas with strong wind and solar potential to areas of high electricity demand
EIA's AEO2015 High Economic Growth case, which reflects higher growth in U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) than the Reference case, resulting in
higher electricity demand and fuel prices.
(2) the goal described in paragraph (1) can be met or exceeded by lessening the difference between the periods of lowest and
highest electricity demand, with particular focus on reducing the frequency and severity of peak demand periods, using smart grid and demand response technologies, practices, and activities, including --
One silver lining, however, is
that high electricity demand periods in India for commercial activities and air conditioning occur during the day, when solar production is at its peak.
Essentially, church members volunteered for a program that would let a partner company, Mosaic Power, briefly reduce their electricity consumption through controllers on their water heaters during times of
high electricity demand.