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In the summer of 2026, demand for electricity in Texas broke the previous record of 85.5 GW, set three years ago: 45 times. On July 22, 2026, ERCOT, the Texas grid operator, recorded an all time high peak demand of 91.1 GW.
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In the summer of 2026 Texas electricity demand surpassed the prior record of 85.5 GW set three years earlier, reaching an all‑time high of 91.1 GW on July 22, according to ERCOT. This peak occurred as the state’s grid operator recorded unprecedented load levels.
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