Reliable electricity is gaining value as utilities plan for AI-led growth and a more digital economy. Capacity factor helps compare the fitness of power sources on this topic because it shows which technologies deliver the steadiest output over time. This graphic, in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, shows the most consistent U.S. power sources using data from the EIA.

Demand for new data centers is soaring across the United States. By 2028, the projected growth of total U.S. load capacity for data centers is about 150 GW. That’s nearly double the 80 GW capacity from 2025 and the equivalent of 75 Hoover Dams worth of power demand. In response, new growth is shifting to places where power is cheaper, faster to secure, and easier to expand. This graphic, in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, shows which U.S. states may win or lose data center market share by 2028. It uses data from Bloom Energy’s 2026 Data Center Power Report.

AI-driven data centers are pushing U.S. electricity demand higher, and utilities are being asked to add capacity faster than usual. Consequently, carbon offsets are getting renewed attention as a near-term tool while long-lead infrastructure comes online. This graphic, in partnership with National Public Utilities Council, maps carbon offsets issued across U.S. states in 2025 using data from UC Berkeley’s Voluntary Registry Offsets Database.

The path to achieving meaningful decarbonization is intricate and multi-layered, especially for sectors like utilities that have high emissions and complex supply chains. While Scope 1 and 2 emissions serve as critical starting points, the conversation in sustainability is rapidly expanding to encompass Scope 3 and, more recently, Scope 4 emissions. These two concepts, often misunderstood or overlooked, are pivotal in shaping a holistic decarbonization strategy. This guide will provide an in-depth look at Scope 3 and 4 emissions, their challenges, and opportunities. We’ll also explore practical examples, such as PG&E’s sustainability initiatives and NPUC’s role in helping utilities decarbonize, to illustrate how organizations can integrate these concepts into their sustainability efforts.

In order to meet the 1.5°C trajectory outlined in the Paris Agreement, the world will need 380 GW of cumulative offshore wind capacity by 2030, expanding to 2,000 GW by 2050. But can it be achieved? The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) projects the upcoming offshore wind installations for each region in their Global Offshore Wind Report 2024. This streamgraph, created in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, shows the offshore wind installations of each region from 2023–2033, as projected by GWEC.