Data centers in the US are projected to consume 20% of the nation’s electricity by 2035, a significant rise from 5.9% this year. The increase reflects a dramatic surge in energy demand, particularly in states like Virginia and Texas, where data centers are heavily clustered. BloombergNEF forecasts data center power requirements will reach 194 gigawatts, underscoring the sector’s escalating impact on national power consumption over the next decade. AI Boom to Drive Data Center Electricity Demand to 20% of US Total by 2035 – Bloomberg