Power 2026 – Electricity Pricing in the Age of AI
CHAPTER 01 Preface: Motivation AI demand is exploding. But while there's been plenty of discussion on the GPU and memory supply chains, the real constraint to expanding AI capacity is power. Data centers already account for ~5% of US power consumption[1].
- ▪CHAPTER 01 Preface: Motivation AI demand is exploding.
- ▪But while there's been plenty of discussion on the GPU and memory supply chains, the real constraint to expanding AI capacity is power.
- ▪Data centers already account for ~5% of US power consumption[1].
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CHAPTER 01 Preface: Motivation AI demand is exploding. But while there's been plenty of discussion on the GPU and memory supply chains, the real constraint to expanding AI capacity is power. Data centers already account for ~5% of US power consumption[1]. With data center power demand doubling every two years[2], demand would in theory outpace total US power generation by the mid-2030s. Building a data center requires thoughtful planning around permitting, surrounding infrastructure, and anticipated power prices. In many cases, the variable cost of power determines whether or not a data center is viable at all.
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