Stagnant US Grid Demand Led to Brain Drain and Lack of Innovation
wandb · x · 2026-08-26
US electricity demand has barely grown since the 1970s. Efficiency gains matched new demand, eliminating the need for grid expansion or innovation. Consequently, talent migrated to regions with rising demand like Japan, Korea, China, and India, where new energy technologies were developed instead.
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