Google's Electricity Use Jumps 37% in 2025 as AI Data Centers Expand

Google reported a 37% rise in annual electricity consumption in 2025, the largest increase in its history, driven by AI data center buildout and growth in cloud and video streaming services. Total electricity usage has surged over 250% since 2019. The company says it mitigated operational carbon emissions by purchasing large amounts of clean energy, though it acknowledges that AI infrastructure is expanding faster than the grid can decarbonize.