U.S. data centers are projected to consume about 20% of the nation’s electricity by 2035, driven by rapid AI growth and a forecast demand of 194 gigawatts of power. The surge is putting pressure on electric grids, especially in data center hubs like Virginia and Texas, as utilities and developers work to secure enough energy capacity.
Even with expanded generation and on-site power solutions, the country could face a 19-gigawatt data center power shortfall by 2035. Bloomberg has the full story.
