Will Kehres, Sam Malech, Kalyn Ouk, Ben Sokol
October 2025
Rising electricity demand is reshaping the US energy landscape, challenging utilities, regulators, and policymakers to address growing power needs while balancing affordability, reliability, and sustainability. "Balancing the Load: Managing Electricity Prices amid Rising Power Demand" explores how states and utilities are addressing these pressures using strategies tailored to their unique economic and policy goals.
Written by Bates White summer energy consultants Will Kehres and Kalyn Ouk, with support from Senior Consultants Sam Malech and Ben Sokol, the paper provides valuable insights into the mechanisms shaping the future of electricity pricing and grid infrastructure management.