10 Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

2025-12-07 12:20:00 ET

For decades, U.S. electricity demand was relatively flat. That era is over. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a paradigm shift in global energy demand comparable to the industrial revolution.

According to Goldman Sachs , data center power demand is projected to grow 160% by 2030. The International Energy Agency estimates that by 2030, data centers could consume as much electricity as Japan does today. The critical factor is baseload reliability. AI models require 24/7 uptime, meaning intermittent renewables alone will not suffice. That reality has sparked a nuclear renaissance and a massive resurgence in natural gas infrastructure.

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