Lead Story
Oct 16, 2026
PJM, ERCOT, and SWPP Set Summer Peak Load Records as Heat Drives Demand
Three U.S. regional grid operators posted record peak hourly electricity demand this summer, led by ERCOT's 91.1 GW on July 22, 2026. The increases came amid the hottest summer on record nationally, with most peaks occurring during regional heat waves.
Priya Sharma