United States data center IT power requirements are forecast to grow by 755% relative to 2025 levels, reaching a record 78.57 gigawatts by 2029. This massive scaling highlights a critical infrastructure bottleneck currently facing the artificial intelligence revolution.
During the current year, power demand is anticipated to jump 95% to reach 17.96 gigawatts. Projections indicate another significant surge of 97% in energy consumption scheduled for 2027.