What percentage of US electricity consumption will data centers account for by 2035, and how does that compare to current and 2030 levels?

According to BloombergNEF, US data centers will account for about 20% of the nation’s electricity consumption in 2035, up from 5.9% today and an estimated 12% in 2030.

How much is the projected growth in US data center power demand by 2035, and what is driving this surge?

BloombergNEF projects US data center power needs will reach 194 gigawatts by 2035 — an 83% increase from its December forecast — driven primarily by soaring demand from artificial intelligence, which is accelerating the pipeline of AI-focused facilities slated for construction over the next decade.

US Data Centers on Track to Consume 20% of Power Use by 2035

Jul 21, 2026

BloombergNEF forecasts US data centers will account for 20% of national electricity consumption by 2035 due to AI growth. This surge strains grids and impacts energy generation mixes including coal, gas, and solar.

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