Data Centers to Use Just 3% of Global Electricity by 2030, Far Less Than AC's 10%
JarnoDuursma · x · 2026-09-29
Tech commentator JarnoDuursma cites data showing data centers will consume only about 3% of global electricity by 2030, despite powering everything from ChatGPT to the entire digital infrastructure. He pushes back on blaming data centers for environmental damage, noting that air conditioning and fans alone account for roughly 10% of global electricity use.
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