# US power use to hit record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI demand surges, EIA says

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- Reuters, 2026-10-06 17:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-power-use-beat-record-highs-2026-2027-ai-use-surges-eia-says-2026-10-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac534cea431ad00017b0fdf

> US electricity consumption will reach record highs in 2026 and 2027, driven by power-intensive AI data centers and broader electrification, the Energy Information Administration said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook.