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AI and Electrification Surge Electricity Demand | Yakima News
Electricity demand in the U.S. is set to hit record highs by 2027, driven by booming AI data centers and the electrification of homes and vehicles. Despite some Texas data center delays, the West South Central region will lead growth, with residential and commercial use soaring while industrial use dips slightly. The energy mix is shifting too: coal drops from 17% to 14%, renewables climb to 27%, and natural gas holds steady at 40%—still powering most of the grid. Industrial and power generation demand for gas remains strong, showing how deeply entrenched fossil fuels remain even as clean…
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