# Global data center electricity consumption is skyrocketing far beyond earlier estimates.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Goldman Sachs now forecasts global data center power demand will grow 220% by 2030.
- Total data center electricity consumption is projected to reach 1,350 TWh globally by 2030.
- The U.S. share of global data center power demand is revised upward to 60% by 2030.
- U.S. data centers could consume 11% of national electricity by 2030, up from 6% today.
- Securing reliable power supply is becoming the main bottleneck for AI infrastructure expansion.

**Companies:** Goldman Sachs
**Countries:** United States

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