Clean EnergyLow-cost, reliable energySolar EnergyFrom community solar to advancements in photovoltaic cell technology, solar is one of the most rapidly advancing technologies in the electric industry.Solar is growing faster than everSEPA has been at the forefront of solar since 199259% of consumers are interested in using solar-generated electricity at home Learn More29 gigawattsThere are currently more than 29 gigawatts of solar installed in the US.243% increaseEnergy storage deployment in the US increased 243% between 2014 and 2015.Energy StorageEnergy storage is remaking the distributed energy landscape in drastic ways. From changing where and when energy is produced, to providing grid operators and utilities with increased flexibility, energy storage is an integral piece of the smart energy ecosystem.Consumers are adopting energy storage technologies at home like never beforeEnergy storage has transformed distributed energy technology like solar into a 24-hour energy resourceEnergy storage allows utilities and grid operators to have the flexibility to determine when clean energy is fed into the electricity grid Learn MoreDemand ResponseA way to change the way consumers think and interact with the electricity they use – that’s what demand response is all about. This approach to energy is changing the conversation between consumers and their utilities, allowing them to take an active role in how their energy is used.Innovative utilities are using demand response to allow their consumers to better control when and how their energy is usedNew innovations are allowing consumers to benefit from responsive grid resourcesDemand response is allowing energy users to not only consume electricity, but produce it too Learn More9.3 millionAs of 2014, approximately 9.3 million US energy customers participated in demand response programs.33 TWhElectric vehicle electricity consumption is projected to increase to approximately 33 TWh annually by 2025.Electric VehiclesElectric vehicles (EVs) are not only increasing the demand for electricity in the future, they will also determine what type of generation resources will be needed to accommodate the new demand. By planning carefully now, EVs can become a grid asset with the ability to absorb more renewable energy and provide load reductions during peak hours.Light-duty EV sales are projected to grow at a breakneck pace with some forecasts that all light-duty vehicle sales will be electric by 2040.Globally the EV fleet consumes 6 terawatt-hour annually and will grow to 1,800 TWh annually in 2040 (approximately 5% of projected global power consumption)EV infrastructure will need to increase from approximately 150,000 chargers to between 4-5 M chargers by 2025 to handle demand Learn More About SEPAWe're dedicated to helping the electric industry make a seamless transition to a smart energy ecosystem that will define their clean energy future. Learn More Advisory ServicesThrough our unique stakeholder engagement strategies and tools, we will help plan your journey towards decarbonization. Learn More SEPA ResearchOur members and distributed energy stakeholders routinely look to us for unbiased and trusted research. View Our Publications
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