U.S. data centers seen consuming 20% of electricity by 2035

Sep 14, 2026 15:05 (38d ago)

U.S. data centers are expected to consume about 20% of national electricity by 2035.
20% compares with an electricity share of under 6% today.
U.S. data centers are projected to use more natural gas than most countries.

U.S. data centers are expected to consume about 20% of the country’s electricity by 2035, up from under 6%. They are also projected to use more natural gas than most countries, highlighting the scale of energy demand associated with expanding data-center infrastructure.