Golden Finance reports that, according to Cointelegraph, the latest report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) shows that the rapid development of cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers is driving electricity demand in North America to new highs. Taking Texas as an example, the annual growth rate during the summer peak in 2029 is expected to reach 4.6%, four times the previous forecast. NERC points out that electricity consumption for crypto mining fluctuates with market prices, while AI data centers require continuous cooling and storage energy, posing challenges for grid management due to these unstable factors. In response to this trend, Texas has implemented energy response programs and strengthened distributed energy management through the HB 3390 bill, with some mining companies like MARA also beginning to shift towards renewable energy.