Article Analysis #1

With U.S. electricity demand reaching record highs in 2025and projected to

continue risingthe nation faces significant pressure on its energy infrastructure.

Growth drivers include artificial intelligence, large data centers, electric vehicles,

electrified buildings, and industrial automation.

For this article analysis, research and explain: What is the projected growth rate

of U.S. electricity demand over the next decade? Do forecasters expect demand

to continue growing exponentially, or do they predict it will begin to level off

and if so, when and why (e.g., efficiency gains, market saturation, policy shifts,

technology changes, economic cycles)? Your research, analysis, and your

informed opinion are central to this assignment.

Directions:

A well written article analysis should be and will be graded on the following:

1) Between 5-6 pages with proper citing (MLA/APA style does not matter)

2) A minimum of 5-6 sources from articles that are properly cited

3) A cover page with name and ID (not in the page count)

4) A bibliography or works cited page is required (not in the page count). A

link to each article is required.

5) Papers should be double-spaced and pages numbered.

6) Read and proofread your paper for grammar, spelling, and coherency

7) Reminder that plagiarism is an automatic F and the student turned into the

Office of Academic Integrity.

8) Please refer to the AI policy in the syllabus with regard to this assignment.