Data center electricity consumption is headed for a 300% increase over the next decade, driven almost entirely by AI. Grid operators are already connecting this to rising electricity prices for regular consumers. The planned capacity will consume far more energy than anyone projected even two years ago. Cold climates with cheap, clean power aren't just nice-to-haves anymore — they're becoming the primary site selection criteria for anyone building AI infrastructure.
Data center energy demand forecasted to soar nearly 300% through 2035
