This report from Utility Drive was released in March 2021. Findings from a national survey of hundreds of utility leaders across the United States are presented. Survey results indicate that COVID-19 has impacted an increase in remote working and loss of revenue. The main drivers on the electrical load changes were the shifts that took place during the pandemic, and energy efficiency programs. Utilities expect an increase in use of grid-scale solar energy, distributed energy resources, grid-scale battery storage, and wind. Top priorities for utilities going forward are renewables, sustainability, and the environment.
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