Data Centers Turn to Demand Response to Manage Rising Power Costs

⚡ AI Executive Summary

Berkeley Lab researchers warn that U.S. data center electricity consumption could surge to 15% of total demand by 2030, up from 5% in 2024, driven by AI and cloud computing growth. This rapid expansion threatens grid stability and electricity affordability for other sectors, making efficient resource management critical for the power industry. Guaranteed Energy Transactions (GETs) and demand response programs offer near-term solutions to moderate price pressures while infrastructure catches up.