AES warns that United States adds electricity demand equivalent to Argentina annually

The CEO of AES, Martín Genesio, stated that the United States is experiencing a sharp rebound in electricity demand after a period of nearly five decades without significant changes.

According to the executive, the annual increase in consumption reaches a magnitude comparable to the total electricity demand of Argentina. This reference underscores the impact that U.S. growth can have on power generation and transmission networks.

The rise in electricity demand in the United States represents one of the main challenges for the energy sector, which must support the expansion of consumption with new investments in infrastructure and supply capacity.

Genesio linked the evolution of the U.S. market to a shift from the trend that prevailed for decades. The scenario presents greater requirements for electric companies and for policies aimed at ensuring system reliability.