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We expect rapid electricity demand growth in Texas and the mid-Atlantic

Published: 31 July 2025
Categories: US Energy Information Administration

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July 31, 2025

In our most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we forecast nationwide U.S. retail electricity sales to ultimate customers will grow at an annual rate of 2.2% in both 2025 and 2026, compared with average growth of 0.8% between 2020 and 2024. The forecast reflects rapid electricity demand growth in Texas and several mid-Atlantic states, where the grid is managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the PJM Interconnection, respectively. We expect electricity demand in ERCOT to grow at an average rate of 11% in 2025 and 2026 while the PJM region grows by 4%.

After relatively little change in U.S. electricity demand between 2005 and 2020, retail sales of electricity have begun growing again, driven by rising demand in the commercial and industrial sectors. Developers have proposed numerous data

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Crockett, Henderson, Humphreys, Lewis, Montgomery and Shelby Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

Published: 31 July 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Crockett, Henderson, Humphreys, Lewis, Montgomery and Shelby counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. 

These counties join Carroll, Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Grundy, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Perry, Stewart, Wayne and Tipton counties which were all previously approved for FEMA Public Assistance. 

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides reimbursement to local and state government agencies for the costs of emergency response, debris removal and restoration of disaster damaged public facilities and infrastructure. Houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations may also be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance.

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Postdoc position onWireless Communications for Sensor Systems

Published: 30 July 2025
Categories: Eng Jobs Academic Keys

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Job ID: 260446

Postdoc position onWireless Communications for Sensor Systems
University of North Texas Job Categories Post-Doc
Academic Fields Electrical and/or Electronics

Position Description:
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on wireless communications for sensor systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of wireless communication modules for next-generation smart sensor platforms, targeting applications in harsh or remote environments.

Key Responsibilities: