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U.S. electricity demand to surge 50% by 2050, new study finds

The analysis also anticipates a 300% growth in data center energy consumption over the next 10 years and a 9,000% rise in e-mobility power consumption through 2050.

Keaton Peters

Washington state launches working group to manage data center growth

The workgroup formation comes as data centers have become increasingly critical to Washington's economy.

Keaton Peters

White House outlines strategy for managing electricity needs for AI data centers

According to the Electric Power Research Institute, data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation annually by 2030, up from 4% in 2023.

Miles Smith

DOE launches resource hub to address growing energy demands

Hub includes tools available to support public and private stakeholders in meeting growing demand

Adam Rollins

Texas energy operator plans to match grid demand and state economic growth

ERCOT will prioritize processes and solutions to connect generation and load, allowing it to match Texas’ unprecedented rates of growth and energy demand

Keaton Peters

Texas to open loan applications for power plant construction

Up to $5 billion in loans will be available to build facilities or fund repairs to increase the overall amount of power available on the grid

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