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

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Insurance Journal - Aug 21, 2024

Texans set an unofficial record in electricity use Tuesday as soaring temperatures spurred homeowners, schools and businesses to crank up air conditioners. Power demand on the state grid rose to 85,559 megawatts at 6 p.m. local time, topping the August …...

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