The EIA's Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts U.S. electricity sales of 4.135 trillion kWh in 2026 and 4.211 trillion kWh in 2027, both record highs. The agency cites data-center construction and stronger commercial and industrial manufacturing activity as the main demand drivers; despite Texas suspending new data‑center grid interconnections, the EIA expects the U.S. Southwest/Midcontinent region to contribute the largest share of sales growth.

2026-09-10

The EIA's Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts U.S. electricity sales of 4.135 trillion kWh in 2026 and 4.211 trillion kWh in 2027, both record highs. The agency cites data-center construction and stronger commercial and industrial manufacturing activity as the main demand drivers; despite Texas suspending new data‑center grid interconnections, the EIA expects the U.S. Southwest/Midcontinent region to contribute the largest share of sales growth.