AI Data Center Demand Skyrocketing AI-driven electricity demand continues to accelerate in early 2026. Industry projections estimate that AI and data centers could account for nearly 10% of U.S. electricity demand within the next decade, up from roughly 3–4% today. Grid filings show continued concentration of new data center projects across Texas, the Midwest, and … Read More from AI Data Demand Skyrocketing
Rare Earth Elements Extracted from Coal Tailings Efforts to recover rare earth elements from coal tailings and coal ash continue to gain momentum entering 2026 as the U.S. works to strengthen domestic mineral supply chains. Studies estimate that more than 11 million metric tons of rare earth materials exist within U.S. coal ash reserves, representing … Read More from Rare Earth Elements Extracted from Coal Tailings
2025 Global Coal Demand—All Time High Global coal demand closed 2025 at a record level, reaching approximately 8.8 billion metric tons, according to international energy market assessments. Growth was driven primarily by electricity generation and industrial output in Asia, where coal continues to support economic expansion and grid stability. While some developed economies reduced coal … Read More from 2025 Global Coal Demand—All Time High
Winter Storm Reliability Severe winter weather in early 2026 once again strained power systems, driving demand spikes and triggering cold-weather reliability alerts across multiple regions. These conditions reinforced long-standing concerns about grid resilience during extreme weather events. The industry continues to reference 2021’s winter storm in Texas as a cautionary tale. That event left more … Read More from Winter Storm Reliability
