US power demand to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says

The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts electricity use will rise from 4,216 billion kWh in 2025 to 4,306 billion in 2026 and 4,370 billion in 2027, driven partly by AI data centres and broader electrification. The outlook also projects a rising renewable share and a falling coal share; these are forecasts, not observed outcomes.