Insights

As we kick off the new year, it has become apparent that net-zero goals are moving even closer to
deadlines; 2030, 2040, and 2050 are rapidly approaching after all. The changing climate will continue to be a key aspect of life and policy, both domestically and globally. To gain insight, the National Public Utility Council has once again surveyed over 70 utility representatives to determine:

How the fight against climate change is going for electric utilities
How events from late 2021 have shaped utilities’ decisions in regards to their net-zero plans

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Additional Resources

U.S. States Winning and Losing Data Center Market Share

Mar 18, 2026

U.S. States Winning and Losing Data Center Market ShareKey Takeaways Texas (+142%) is expected to have the largest increase of data center market share, while Nebraska (-75%) loses the most by 2028. Virginia (-35%) is the largest data center market in the world and is...

Mapped: Carbon Offsets by U.S. State

Feb 27, 2026

Mapped: Carbon Offsets by U.S. StateKey Takeaways Florida leads U.S. carbon offsets in 2025, ahead of California and Ohio by credits issued. Data center electricity use is rising quickly, and AI is a key driver of that growth. Utilities are pairing offsets with...

Understanding Scope 3 and 4 Emissions

Jun 9, 2025

Understanding Scope 3 and 4 Emissions A Guide for Utilities and Sustainability ProfessionalsThe path to achieving meaningful decarbonization is intricate and multi-layered, especially for sectors like utilities that have high emissions and complex supply chains. While...