The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) warns that power outages could double by 2030 if new power capacity isn't added to meet peak demand. This is attributed to the retirement of power plants due to green policies and increased demand from AI-driven data centers.
Lack of new U.S. power capacity could double blackouts by 2030, says Energy Department
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) warns that power outages could double by 2030 if new power capacity isn't added to meet peak demand. This is attributed to the retirement of power plants due to green policies and increased demand from AI-driven data centers.
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- Potential doubling of power blackouts by 2030
- Increased outage risk in several regions
- Widening gap between electricity demand and supply
What: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reported that power outages in the U.S. could double by 2030.
When: Report released Monday (July 7, 2025); projection for 2030.
Where: United States.
Why: Lack of new power capacity, shuttering of reliable power sources due to green policies (Biden administration), and increased electricity demand from AI-driven data centers.
How: DOE released a report on grid reliability and security, citing that only 22 GW of the expected 209 GW new generation by 2030 will be stable and continuous power sources.