Data centers account for nearly 40% of global power demand in 2025

U.S. data centers consumed more electricity than those in any other country last year, representing a significant shift in global energy demand driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion.

First covered Jul 3, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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4h Canary Media Data centers use more power in the US than in any other country — This article is part of our “Chart of the Week” series . Data centers use more electricity in the U.S. than in any other country — China included.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-03 (#1)

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