AI growth to surge global energy demands; data centers to exceed Japan's power consumption by 2030

Cause And Effect

The Environmental Cost of Growing Data Center Emissions

Key Facts

Emissions from global data centers could rise from 180 million tons of CO₂ today to 300 million tons by 2035 — comparable to the total annual greenhouse gases produced by nearly 70 million gasoline-powered cars.

Background Context

Projected Electricity Demand from Data Centers by 2030

945

Projected CO₂ Emissions from Global Data Centers by 2035

300 million tons

Key Facts

Global Electricity Consumption is projected to rise sharply over the next decade due to the rapid growth of AI.
Data Centers are expected to consume more power than Japan by 2030.
In the U.S., data centers are projected to account for nearly half of the country’s electricity demand growth through 2030