Extreme heat pushed electricity demand to near record levels

July 7, 2026

Scorching temperatures pushed electricity demand to near record levels as parts of the eastern U.S. endured temperatures in excess of 100 degrees during last week’s heat wave.

Electricity demand hit its second-highest level ever Thursday evening in the power grid serving the mid-Atlantic region.

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