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US Power Grid Cuts Gas Use 3% as Solar and Storage Surge
EIA data shows the US electric power sector burned 3% less natural gas in 2025, driven by rapid utility-scale solar and battery storage deployment displacing gas generation across multiple regions.
Key Takeaways
- US electric power sector cut natural gas consumption by ~3% in 2025, driven by solar and battery deployment
- Utility-scale solar displaces midday gas; four-hour batteries extend that displacement into evening peak hours
- California and Texas led regional declines; Southeast and Midwest saw smaller reductions
- The shift raises questions about long-term economics of gas infrastructure already under construction
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