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ERCOT sets new system-wide record during excessive heat warning

Posted at 5:58 PM, Jul 19, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-19 18:58:11-04

ERCOT set a new all-time system-wide peak demand record two hours in a row on Thursday.

According to ERCOT, they topped out at 73,259 MW between 4 and 5 p.m.

They said it was the first time ERCOT peak demand has exceeded 73,000 MW in their region.  

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