“Data centers could consume 9%–17% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030 — more than double current use of 4%–5% — with eight states seeing much higher percentages; these projections are about 60% higher than EPRI projected in 2024.”
Independent nonprofit energy research institute; 'Powering Intelligence 2026: Updated U.S. Data Center Scenarios'
Said Feb 26, 2026Deadline Dec 31, 2030EPRI press release, 'Data Centers Could Consume Up to 17% of US Electricity by 2030' (February 26, 2026)
Target year 2030 is in the future.