Electricity Demand Is Highest In U.S. Since World War II

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights comments from GE Vernova CEO Scott Stalocic, who says electricity demand in the U.S. is now at its highest level since the post–World War II boom. While the mid-20th-century surge was driven by economic recovery and business creation, today’s spike is fueled by AI-driven data centers and escalating air conditioning use. McIntyre explains that rebuilding the nation’s power infrastructure is becoming essential for both economic and national security.



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