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US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says
U.S. power consumption is projected to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Energy Outlook report released on Wednesday.
The increase in power use is driven by data centers utilizing artificial intelligence and the process of electrification.