Extreme heat in Texas has led to a significant increase in electricity demand. The high temperatures, which reached triple digits, occurred on Wednesday. As a result of this heat, electricity demand has been pushed to a new high.
According to ERCOT, this demand is an apparent record. Further information about this record demand and its impact can be found through ERCOT or other local sources, such as CBS Austin, which initially reported the story.
Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.
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