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US Power Demand to Hit Record High as AI, Crypto Mining Drive Growth, EIA Says
US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says
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The EIA projected power demand will rise from a record 4,195 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025 to 4,269 billion kWh in 2026 and 4,399 billion kWh in 2027.
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