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U.S. electricity demand is projected to hit all-time highs in both 2025 and 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's short-term energy outlook.

Power consumption is expected to rise to 4,189 billion kWh in 2025, up from 4,097 billion kWh in 2024, and climb further to 4,278 billion kWh in 2026.

The EIA attributes this growth to increased energy use from AI and cryptocurrency data centers, along with the broader electrification of homes and businesses.

As for the energy mix, natural gas is forecast to decline from 42% of generation in 2024 to 40% in 2025 and 2026.

Renewables will rise from 23% to 25% in 2025 and 26% in 2026.

Meanwhile, nuclear power is expected to dip from 19% to 18% over the same period.