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A general view of electric lines as demand for power surges during a period of hot weather in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare
Texas power use breaks record in heat wave
Power use reached a preliminary 81,112 megawatts (MW), topping the grid's previous record of 80,828 MW.
13 July 2023
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July 12 (Reuters) - Power use in Texas hit a preliminary all-time high on Wednesday as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioners to escape a lingering heat wave, according to data from the state's power grid operator.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas said power use reached a preliminary 81,112 megawatts (MW), topping the grid's previous record of 80,828 MW set on June 27, 2023.
