NAED Released New Study on Electrification Trends
The research highlights investment opportunities in power systems for healthcare and industrial facilities.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Data Centers
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The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) has released a new research report examining growing investment in electrical infrastructure. Developed in partnership with Ducker Carlisle, the study identifies significant opportunities in power distribution, storage, and data center demand.
Why it matters
Businesses and institutions are currently prioritizing electrical system upgrades to improve reliability and expand operational capacity. This shift reflects a broader push toward modernizing power infrastructure to support increasing automation and energy needs.
The research analyzes the growth of data center electrical demand and industrial automation controls. It specifically covers the technical requirements for distributed energy, backup power systems, and infrastructure modernization.
The players
NAED
The National Association of Electrical Distributors is a trade organization that represents the electrical distribution industry.
Ducker Carlisle
Ducker Carlisle is a global consulting firm that partnered with NAED to conduct the research study.
Kevin Sarb
Kevin Sarb is the Managing Director at the consulting firm Ducker Carlisle.
James Murphy
James Murphy is a Director at the consulting firm Ducker Carlisle.
The details
The report highlights key expansion areas in healthcare facilities and industrial automation, focusing on the integration of advanced controls. NAED researchers previewed these findings on the DistributED with tED magazine podcast to provide insight into future capacity growth.
Timeline
The projected revenue growth is expected to occur over the next three years.
The Tech Race
This research highlights the shift toward integrated power management systems, replacing older, isolated electrical architectures. It positions electrical distributors at the center of a broader technological arms race as data centers and industrial facilities demand more robust energy support.
For industry professionals, these findings suggest a need to align purchasing strategies with long-term reliability goals. Companies should evaluate their existing power distribution and backup systems to match the projected automation requirements highlighted in the study.
The takeaway
Reliable power systems are becoming a competitive necessity rather than a secondary utility for modern institutions. Stakeholders should focus on scalability in their energy infrastructure to prepare for the anticipated growth in demand.
Further reading
For more on the infrastructure shifts impacting global operations, explore our Data Centers section.
More information
To review the full report and its findings, visit the Download NAED electrification research report.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tedmag.
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