Texas just shattered its unofficial electricity demand record, hitting 87,403 megawatts on July 21st — edging past last August’s official high. Blame the relentless heatwave: as North Texas swelters, millions crank up their ACs, straining the grid. While ERCOT hasn’t officially certified the number yet, the surge underscores just how dependent we are on cooling during extreme heat — and how critical it is for grid operators to keep the lights on.

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