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Data centers forecast to use 20% of US power by 2035 Published 22 July 26
A recent forecast from BloombergNEF suggests that data centers in the United States will account for approximately 20% of the country's electricity consumption by 2035. This is a significant increase from earlier estimates, which predicted lower energy usage. The rapid expansion of data centers is driven by the increasing demand for cloud computing and data storage services, bringing attention to sustainability and energy infrastructure challenges that may arise as these facilities proliferate.
MonitorConfidence: HighLong term horizonInfrastructure risk: High
Published 22 Jul 2026, 14:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Forecast predicts 20% of US power consumption by data centers by 2035
- Estimates show nearly double the previous power forecast
- Increasing demand driven by cloud computing and digital services
- Concerns over sustainability and energy infrastructure development
- Report emphasizes need for energy-efficient solutions in data centers
Interesting facts
- Data centers' energy use is rising faster than previously anticipated.
- The forecast highlights potential challenges for the energy grid.
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