ERCOT electricity demand remains near record high amid sustained heat

Heat waves are keeping electricity demand in Texas's main grid operator at near-record levels, testing grid reliability during the peak summer season.

First covered Sep 3, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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23d EIA Today in Energy Weekly average load in ERCOT continues near record high — Sustained high temperatures have contributed to persistently high electricity demand in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the regional…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-03 (#10) · 2026-09-04 (#8)

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ERCOT electricity demand remains near record high amid sustained heat

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