importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-21T18:06:38Z
Rapid Growth of Data Center Electricity Consumption Projected to Reach Fourfold by 2035
Data centers are projected to consume 20% of U.S. electricity by 2035, four times current levels, driven by AI workloads. This surge is straining electrical grids like PJM and ERCOT, causing price spikes and infrastructure challenges.
New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.
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