Institute for Energy Research: Global Electricity Demand is Projected to Grow Over 3.5% Annually Through This Decade
February 21, 2026
February 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary:
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Global Electricity Demand is Projected to Grow Over 3.5% Annually Through This Decade
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity demand is expected to grow by over 3.5% per year on average through this decade, driven by industry, electric vehicles, air conditioning, and data centers. Electricity demand growth is forecast to rise faster . . .
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Global Electricity Demand is Projected to Grow Over 3.5% Annually Through This Decade
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity demand is expected to grow by over 3.5% per year on average through this decade, driven by industry, electric vehicles, air conditioning, and data centers. Electricity demand growth is forecast to rise faster . . .