The AI boom is projected to drive US data centers to consume 325 to 580 terawatt-hours annually by 2028, rivaling the electricity needs of 30 to 50 million households, according to the Department of Energy.
Tech leaders like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are investing in nuclear reactors, including restarting facilities and developing small modular designs, to address the shortfall, though deployments face delays until the 2030s.
Natural gas and renewables are eyed as interim solutions amid concerns over potential blackouts and rising costs.
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