ERCOT peak loads exceed 2023 record for six consecutive weeks

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has sustained record-high weekly average peak loads for more than six weeks, surpassing the previous benchmark set in 2023 as summer demand continues to strain the Texas grid.

First covered Sep 8, 2026 · 8:10 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d Utility Dive ERCOT load continues to reach record highs — Over six weeks since late July, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ weekly average peak loads all exceeded a record set in 2023, the Energy Information…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-08 (#1) · 2026-09-09 (#2)

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