As data center industry grows, so do energy demands

Mikey Lucas

Published on: 31/12/2025

AI data centers are scaling faster than the power grid can handle. This post breaks down why data centers could soon represent a major share of U.S. electricity demand and why waiting on grid interconnection is no longer realistic. I share how on-site generation and hybrid power models are becoming mandatory for AI reliability and speed. Energy is the new bottleneck. Those who solve power first will lead the next phase of the data center boom.