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US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that U.S. power consumption will surpass record highs in 2026 and 2027, driven by surging demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers.

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Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-power-use-beat-record-highs-2026-2027-ai-use-surges-eia-says-2026-07-07/

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