Four charts sum up the state of AI and energy

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AI is significantly increasing electricity demand, with data centers expected to use nearly 1,000 terawatt-hours by 2026, surpassing Japan's current consumption.
In the near term, fossil fuels like coal and natural gas will power data centers, but renewables and nuclear energy are projected to play a larger role post-2030.
Data centers account for just over 8% of expected electricity demand growth this decade, with EVs, air-conditioning, and appliances driving more demand.
Data centers are clustered near urban areas, posing unique challenges for local power grids and potentially increasing fossil fuel use in these regions.

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