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As data centers are projected to consume up to 12% of total U.S. power by 2028—up from less than 4% in 2022—the implications for energy sources are profound. The advent of AI has transformed power consumption patterns, with leading tech giants like Microsoft and Google now increasingly reliant on natural gas, a fuel they previously sought to phase out. The irony is palpable; as gas becomes the "hottest" material for energy generation, coal is also making a comeback to meet the surging power demands.