ISO New England, the regional grid operator for Maine and other New England states, forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over the next 10 years. According to reporting based on the operator’s outlook, electricity use in Maine and the wider New England region is expected to rise by about 9 percent by the end of the forecast period. The forecast reflects anticipated changes in regional power needs rather than a shift in generation policy. It is part of ISO New England’s regular planning and analysis of demand that can inform how the grid prepares for future electricity consumption. The projection indicates that demand growth is present but limited, suggesting the region will manage additional load within a broadly incremental growth trajectory. The available sources provide the overall magnitude of the expected increase, but do not detail specific drivers such as economic conditions, electrification trends, or changes in energy efficiency. Overall, the forecast points to gradual demand expansion across New England, with Maine included within the regional estimate.