The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is driving surging energy demand that will persist for years to come. According to Goldman Sachs, data centers are projected to consume 8% of the U.S.'s total electricity by 2030, up from just 3% three years ago.

This skyrocketing demand isn't limited to AI. According to research by the Bank of America Institute, overall U.S. electricity consumption is expected to grow 2.5% compounded annually over the next 10 years, up from 0.5% compound annual growth in the decade before.

Amazon, Google's parent company , Meta Platforms, and Microsoft are pouring substantial resources into building data centers, which will have significant energy needs. This bodes well for utility provider Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG). But with the stock up 72% year to date, is it a good buy today? 

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