IEA Projects Massive Growth in AI Data Center Power Demand in Texas
What happened
According to International Energy Agency figures, AI-focused data centers used 155 TWh of the 485 TWh consumed by all data centers in 2025. The IEA projects that AI-focused data centers will consume around 465 TWh by 2030, while total data center consumption is expected to reach about 950 TWh by 2030.
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Why it matters
The increasing power demand from data centers is a major factor in the Texas power grid. PJM's market monitor noted that data center load accounted for $29.4 billion of $63.6 billion in capacity charges across four auctions.
Texas is currently reviewing requests from various entities seeking to join the state's power grid.
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Who's involved
- TexasState where the power grid is located and requests are being evaluated.
- Electric Reliability Council of TexasRegional transmission organization managing the Texas power grid.
Who could feel it
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- IEA projects a sharp climb in US power demand driven by AI data centers, with South Texas hosting new compute campuses.Sub-event
IEA data indicates large loads are seeking to join the Texas power grid.1 source
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The entities involved
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Texas
state of the United States of America