AI & Enterprise
U.S. debates regulation as data center boom pressures power bills
If all data centres permitted in the United States through 2025 begin operating, annual electricity use is estimated to rise to 358.8 terawatt hours from 224.3 TWh, up 50 percent from last year’s estimate. The rise is led by hyperscale facilities needed for artificial intelligence. Analysts warn grid and generation investment could be passed on through higher power bills, while some states and counties weigh rules and debate tax incentives.
