In one modeled scenario, the Energy Information Administration projects server electricity consumption in 2050 will be more than 16 times what it was in 2020.
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In one modeled scenario, the Energy Information Administration projects server electricity consumption in 2050 will be more than 16 times what it was in 2020.
Published May 19, 2026
A Sabey data center under construction in Ashburn, Va. The Energy Information Administration projects that electricity consumption will continue to grow through 2050 at an annual rate of 0.9% to 1.6%, "with data center server energy use a major factor."
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