The Future of Reliable Electricity
As our country’s economy continues to grow, so does the demand for reliable electricity. Data centers, new manufacturing facilities and the trends of our daily lives are requiring more and more electricity. In fact, U.S. power consumption is expected to rise to record highs this year and next, and the demand for electricity in the U.S. is expected to at least double by 2050.
Meanwhile, our supply of electricity is already decreasing as always-available power plants are being prematurely shut down. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation has warned that 19 states could see rolling blackouts during times of high electrical usage over the next five years. We all know what happens when supply can’t meet demand — prices go up, and the lights go off.
As we prepare for this rising demand, Lane-Scott Electric is planning ahead to ensure local families and businesses have access to an affordable, reliable supply of electricity.
Meeting the challenge
To meet these challenges, Lane-Scott as a member of Sunflower Electric Power Corp., is using a cost-based approach to power production with a mix of natural gas, coal, wind, and solar fuel sources as a safeguard to maintain a reliable energy supply. We’re also investing in innovative technologies to bolster grid resilience and enhance data management to improve operational efficiency, expedite outage response times and minimize service disruptions.
As electricity demand in the U.S. continues to rise, prioritizing a reliable infrastructure is critical. Lane-Scott has been steadily working towards hardening our critical load areas with iron poles to better withstand severe weather events, has installed auto-transformers to provide back-feed options minimizing outage time, and collaborating with other electric co-ops and industry experts to meet the needs of our members.
As a co-op, providing reliable electricity has always been a core strength of Lane-Scott Electric. Our priority as we face the changing energy landscape is to ensure our decisions regarding energy solutions are aligned with the needs of our communities to help them thrive now and in the future.
Lane-Scott was built by the community it serves, providing essential services that drive growth and pave the way for an energy future that prioritizes reliable electricity at a cost local families and businesses can afford.