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Regional Grid Forecasts Record Summer Electricity Use on July 2
The largest U.S. regional grid operator projects electricity demand will reach 166 gigawatts on July 2, exceeding the previous summer record. The forecast is based on expected high temperatures across the service territory.
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The largest U.S. regional grid operator projects electricity demand will reach 166 gigawatts on July 2, surpassing the prior all-time summer peak. The forecast uses temperature and load models that factor in air-conditioning use during the holiday period. Officials said the projection assumes typical weather patterns hold through the first week of July.
The grid operator has activated demand-response programs that compensate large users for reducing consumption during peak hours. Transmission operators are also reviewing maintenance schedules to keep additional capacity available. A spokesperson stated that no emergency alerts have been issued and that reserve margins remain above minimum thresholds under the current forecast.
The service territory spans all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. Peak demand is typically driven by residential and commercial cooling loads in major metropolitan areas. The grid operator will issue updated forecasts each morning through the holiday weekend.
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