Oregon Data Centers Now Consume 23% of State Electricity

According to a report by ECOnorthwest and the University of Virginia, Oregon's 111 data centers consume nearly 23% of the state's electricity. Their share could reach 31–32% (about 25 TWh per year) by 2030, while all facilities employ just 2,630 workers.

• 111 data centers occupy 22.1 million sq ft and employ 2,630 workers
• By 2030 demand could hit 25 TWh — 31–32% of state electricity
• Another 32 facilities are under construction or planned, adding 6.9 million sq ft
• The POWER Act shifts grid costs to data centers, cutting residential bills 1.3%