Federal projections show US power demand reaching record highs due to data centers

Semafor · first seen 13.08.2026

New federal projections indicate US electricity demand will hit record highs, fueled by the rapid buildout of data centers.

Federal projections show electricity demand hitting new highs
Surge driven by data center infrastructure buildout

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Semafor — US power demand to hit new highs on data center buildout

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