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University of Houston researchers warn electricity demand could spike in coming years

University of Houston researchers warn that electricity demand could spike 32% nationwide by 2030, with potentially larger increases in Texas, driven by AI, data centers, and electrification of transportation and industry.

By Kelvin Henry ·5 hr ago

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- University of Houston researchers laid out the reasons why electricity demand could spike in the coming years.

The UH study shows that electricity demand could increase 32% nationwide by 2030 and potentially even more in Texas.

The spike is driven by AI, data centers, and the electrification of transportation and industry, according to the UH study.

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