“Data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030 — more than double the amount currently used — which could create regional supply challenges.”
Independent nonprofit energy R&D institute funded by the electric utility industry; 'Powering Intelligence: Analyzing Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Energy Consumption' study
Said May 29, 2024Deadline Dec 31, 2030EPRI press release, 'Data Centers Could Consume up to 9% of US Electricity Generation by 2030' (May 29, 2024)
2030 is still in the future; EPRI has since raised its own projection by roughly 60% (to 9%–17% by 2030) in its February 2026 update.