US energy consumption is projected to continue rising until 2027, according to EIA.

Electricity consumption in the United States, which has already reached its second consecutive annual record in 2025, is expected to continue rising in the coming years, according to the report. Short-Term Energy Outlook from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released this Tuesday (7). According to the agency, demand should rise from 4.195 billion kWh in 2025 to 4.244 billion kWh in 2026 and reach 4.381 billion kWh in 2027. The growth in consumption is mainly driven by the expansion of data centers, especially those focused on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, which demand large volumes of energy. In addition, there is a growing trend of electrification of the economy, with homes and businesses replacing fossil fuels with electricity in activities such as heating and transportation.

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