A new energy forecast predicts that electricity demand in the Northwest region of the United States could double by 2046, growing between 1.8% to 3.1% annually. The primary drivers of this demand surge include the construction of more data centers, increased adoption of electric vehicles, electrifying buildings, computer chip manufacturing, and the production of 'green hydrogen'. The forecast, presented to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, highlights that data centers and electric vehicles will be major contributors to the rising energy demand. Notably, Oregon's data center market is substantial, with major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google operating massive data centers in the state. The council is formulating the 9th Northwest Regional Power Plan to address the escalating electricity demand, considering various supply side resources such as wind farms, solar installations, battery storage, and geothermal and gas sources. The plan aims to ensure an affordable and sufficient power supply for the region. To combat transmission constraints and slow infrastructure scaling, the council plans to evaluate and implement new resources. The council's efforts are part of a broader regional collaboration dating back to the Northwest Power Act in 1981, which aimed to promote regional energy planning and conservation to preserve native fish species affected by hydroelectric dams.