Demand for power in Texas reached an all-time record Tuesday amid sweltering heat.
The sun is seen over long-distance transmission power lines, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Fort Worth. Monday is expected to reach 106 degrees, making it the hottest day of the year.Demand for power in Texas smashed an all-time record Tuesday as homes and businesses cranked their air conditioners in response to
With much of the state under an excessive heat warning, demand reached 85,559 megawatts late Tuesday afternoon, said a spokesperson for theWidespread power outages were not reported, and ERCOT’s dashboard showed the power grid was operating normally with sufficient capacity. ERCOT predicts demand to fall below 85,000 megawatts Wednesday, providing some relief.
Texas has its own energy grid, meaning the state must generate the majority of its energy for residents to keep their lights, and air conditioners, on., have played a critical role in offsetting the summer’s demand. In fact, the toughest time for the grid is between 8 and 9 p.m.
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