US data center power consumption is projected to increase from approximately 200 TWh in 2024 to 694 TWh in 2030, accounting for 15% of total US power demand. AI-dedicated data centers are the largest driver, with their power consumption set to surge from 29 TWh to 277 TWh, representing 40% of overall data center power consumption.
US grid capacity faces extreme strain from AI data center demand, making energy storage solutions critical for power stability.