Texas power demand hits record, more highs seen in heatwave
(Reuters) -Demand for power in Texas hit a record high on Wednesday as homes and business crank up air conditioners during a lingering heatwave, according to data from the state’s power grid operator. ERCOT said power use reached a preliminary 81,112 megawatts (MW) at 5 p.m. CST, topping the grid’s previous record of 80,828 MW set on June 27. Peak demand is expected to set another record at 83,454 MW […]