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US electricity demand forecast to reach record in 2026

US electricity demand is forecast to hit a record 4,135 billion kilowatt-hours in 2026, driven largely by data-center growth.

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Rapid demand growth could intensify pressure on electricity generation, transmission infrastructure and energy planning.

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  1. US Electricity Demand to Hit Record 4,135 BkWh in 2026 as Data Centers Drive Growth ↗greentechlead.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

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