US electricity demand to surge to 128GW by 2029 due to data center growth - report

Zachary Skidmore | Source: Data Center Dynamics | Posted 12/12/2024

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Electricity demand in the US is projected to surge by 128GW within the next five years, marking a fivefold increase in load growth projections compared to estimates from two years ago, according to a new report from Grid Strategies.

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Electricity demand in the US is expected to increase by 128GW in the next five years, a significant surge compared to projections from two years ago. The rise is primarily driven by data center growth, with regions like PJM Interconnection and ERCOT set to witness substantial increases in demand by 2029.

The report from Grid Strategies highlights the varying projections for data center expansion, with forecasts indicating a potential load growth of over 90GW. The increase in demand poses challenges for grid capacity and calls for substantial investments in transmission infrastructure to address the evolving power needs in the coming years.

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