
The DOE forecasts an increase of 156 GW of electricity demand through 2034 which equates to 21 Bcf/d of natural gas. How will this demand be met given the retirements of coal & nuclear and the intermittent nature of wind and solar and the continued ramp up of LNG? How will natural gas storage fit into that need?
This question was asked by an audience member during our recent USEA Virtual Press Briefing on the topic of ‘Energy and Environment: The Trump Challenge‘ (fully replay can be watched here)
With the engaging conversation taking place between our esteemed expert guests and the press panel, we were unable to get to this question during the Press Briefing so we wanted to pose it here to the Energy Central Community where those participating experts could still respond in writing, as well as to receive input from other members of Energy Central on their thoughts.