<p>Over the next five years, electric power demand in the U.S. will increase five times faster than we thought it would in 2022, a new report says. Can the grid take it? Probably — it won&#8217;t be the first time demand for electricity has made a major leap. Also in this episode: An influencer sues a &#8220;copycat,&#8221; consumers overestimate inflation but think it will fall eventually and ad industry evolution triggers a merger of rivals.</p>

Marketplace

Marketplace

Can the grid take the heat?

DEC 10, 202427 MIN
Marketplace

Can the grid take the heat?

DEC 10, 202427 MIN

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<p>Over the next five years, electric power demand in the U.S. will increase five times faster than we thought it would in 2022, a new report says. Can the grid take it? Probably — it won&#8217;t be the first time demand for electricity has made a major leap. Also in this episode: An influencer sues a &#8220;copycat,&#8221; consumers overestimate inflation but think it will fall eventually and ad industry evolution triggers a merger of rivals.</p>