In 2025, U.S. energy demand rose by 2%, driven largely by the infrastructure required to train artificial intelligence models. According to the International Energy Agency, data centers accounted for roughly 50% of all electricity demand growth last year, surpassing the residential, industrial, and transport sectors.
The IEA projects this trend will persist through 2030. While economic growth and heating needs also contributed to the rise, the rapid expansion of server facilities has emerged as a primary driver of consumption and a source of public friction. Read the full story at Fortune (subscription).
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