Updated: June 15, 2022

Texas power demand breaks record as severe heat wave hits the state

June 15, 2022

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Power demand hit a record high in Texas over the weekend amid a severe heat wave and will likely break more records this week as homes and businesses blast air conditioners.Demand on the power grid reached more than 75,000 megawatts on Sunday, surpassing record levels set in August 2019, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.Soaring demand prompted by extreme weather has triggered concerns over the vulnerability of the state's grid system.

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