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Power Demand Soars: AI, Crypto, and Renewables Drive Change

1/14/2026

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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts power use will rise to 4,256 billion kWh in 2026 and 4,364 billion kWh in 2027.
The rise is driven by data centers' demand for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, and by electricity use at home and in business.
Residential power sales are forecast to total 1,519 billion kWh in 2026.
Renewables’ share rises to 28% by 2027 as natural gas and coal decline.

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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts power use will rise to 4,256 billion kWh in 2026 and 4,364 billion kWh in 2027.
The rise is driven by data centers' demand for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, and by electricity use at home and in business.
Residential power sales are forecast to total 1,519 billion kWh in 2026.
Renewables’ share rises to 28% by 2027 as natural gas and coal decline.