A boom in heavy industry, an increase in the number of air conditioners, and a robust electric-vehicle market are all adding to China’s power demand. India and Southeast Asia are also going to have above-average increases in demand, driven by economic growth and increased adoption of air conditioners.

Emerging economies will account for 85% of the growth. Data centers and electric vehicles will also boost demand in richer countries.

China and the US face similar challenges — rising electricity demand from data centers and manufacturing.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that air conditioning is becoming a major driver of global electricity demand. According to the IEA, worldwide electricity use will rise by an amount equal to Japan’s total annual consumption by 2027,