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The Quiet StormTuesday, 20 October 2026This week's energy conversation.
Demand is rising faster than most people realize. Data centers, electrification and industry are creating new pressures on a grid that wasn't built for this pace of change.
Data centers are projected to use up to 390 TWh of electricity by 2030 — 9 to 17 percent of total U.S. electricity consumption.EPRI, 2026
Meeting this demand is an opportunity to modernize the grid and create jobs — but only if we plan, build and invest wisely.
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