AI Energy Consumption and Cost Analysis by State

This report presents a detailed analysis of AI energy consumption and associated costs across various states in the United States. It ranks states based on their annual energy demand for AI, energy consumption per business, and the average energy cost per kilowatt-hour. The methodology includes the number of businesses in each state, reported AI adoption rates, and workforce estimates derived from U.S. Census Bureau data. The report outlines that each employee using AI consumes approximately 2.9 kilowatt-hours of electricity per workday, leading to an annual energy consumption of 754 kWh per employee. Cost calculations are based on multiplying total energy use by the average commercial electricity rate in each state, providing insights into the average annual electricity cost per AI-using business. The findings are intended to inform stakeholders about the financial implications of AI energy use in different regions.