US energy consumption is projected to hit new records by 2027, according to EIA.

Electricity consumption in the United States is expected to continue its growth trajectory and reach new records in 2026 and 2027, according to projections released this Tuesday (7) by U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), through the report Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO)A EIA The agency estimates that electricity demand will increase 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. According to the agency, the increase in consumption is mainly driven by the rapid expansion of data centers focused on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency mining, as well as the electrification of the economy, with greater use of electricity by homes and businesses replacing fossil fuels for heating and transportation. For 2026, the EIA It projects a reduction in residential electricity consumption to 1.508 billion kWh. Conversely, demand is expected to grow in the commercial and industrial sectors, reaching 1.550 billion kWh and 1.065 billion kWh, respectively.

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