Data centers to 12% of US electricity by 2028; 44% of new grid load
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“According to Department of Energy, by 2028, data centers could use as much as 12% of US electricity. That’s more than every home in California combined. We’re not just seeing growth, we’re seeing a surge. Data centers now represent 44% of all projected new load on the grid.” — 00:03:01
Context: Quantified forecasts following the 2023 baseline of 176 TWh (4.4% of national electricity).