Driven by the unrelenting data center rollout, US commercial electricity sales are forecast to grow 2.2% this year, tying residential consumption at 1,530 BkWh. As for next year? Commercial demand could climb another 5.3% and claim the crown.
This projection aligns with broader industry shifts—NEMA recently projected that total US power demand will skyrocket by over 55% through 2050.
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
Sun, May 17
NEWS: For the first time in history, commercial power demand is poised to dethrone residential.
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