US data center electricity demand to triple by 2035: Report

Technology Dec 02, 2025

Data centers in the US are set to nearly triple their electricity use by 2035, jumping from 40 GW to 106 GW.
This big leap is driven by a wave of massive new projects—almost a quarter of upcoming centers will be super-sized, each over 500 megawatts.

Why it matters for you

With AI taking up more space in data centers, AI could soon account for 40% of total data center compute.
But there's a catch: this surge is already pushing up electricity bills—people in parts of Maryland and Ohio might see $16-$18 extra on their monthly statements.
To keep things running smoothly (and avoid even higher costs), experts say we'll need smarter grid upgrades and stricter connection rules going forward.