Texans' Bid to Stay Cool in Heat Lifts Power Use to New High.

Texans experienced record-breaking electricity usage on Tuesday as high temperatures prompted an increase in air conditioner usage. Power demand reached 85,559 megawatts, surpassing the previous record set in August 2023. The heat index in northern and central Texas created hazardous conditions, and the National Weather Service reported a surge in humidity. While the summer of 2024 has not been as intense as 2023 in terms of heat, the grid faces the greatest risk during sundown when solar supplies decrease. Batteries have helped supplement power supplies during this time. [Extracted from the article]