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EIA expects US electricity use to set records in 2026 and 2027 as AI and crypto data centres drive demand
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Reuters reported on October 6 that the US Energy Information Administration expects electricity consumption to reach new records in 2026 and 2027, with AI and cryptocurrency data centres among the major demand drivers alongside broader electrification. EIA projects power use rising from about 4,195 billion kWh in 2025 to 4,288 billion in 2026 and 4,356 billion in 2027. The forecast illustrates infrastructure pressure from AI growth rather than a commitment by any single AI company.
- Original title
- US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says
- Source
- Reuters · www.reuters.com
- Topic
- Industry
- Source month
- 2026-10
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