1.5M new electric vehicles in New England cause 17% energy consumption increase by 2033, shifting grid from summer-peaking to winter-peaking.
1.5M new electric vehicles will lead to a 17% increase in New England's annual energy consumption by 2033, driven by building and transportation electrification, according to ISO New England's energy forecast. Massachusetts will continue to lead the region in energy use for heating and transportation. The steady growth in net annual energy use is expected to shift the grid from a summer-peaking system to a winter-peaking one.
May 06, 2024
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