El Niño to Drive Electricity Demand Above This Year's Levels in 2027
A Department of Energy official predicts that the super El Niño phenomenon will push electricity demand above this year's forecast levels in 2027. Demand is projected to reach 22,231 megawatts, significantly higher than this year's estimated range.
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