Energy demand from AI – Energy and AI – Analysis – IEA

This IEA analysis projects global data centre electricity consumption will double to 945 TWh by 2030 — nearly 3% of world electricity demand — driven largely by AI workloads. The US alone is expected to see a 130% increase, with per-capita data centre electricity use reaching 1,200 kWh by decade's end. The report highlights that while data centres' global share appears modest, their concentrated geographic footprint makes grid integration particularly challenging, a key concern for communities facing new facility proposals.