Ercot Expects Record Peak Summer Demand Even as Capacity Tightens

摘要

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (Ercot) is predicting record-breaking peak power usage this summer, driven by hot weather and robust growth, even as power generation capabilities tighten in the Lone Star State. "The Ercot market has experienced a series of new peak demand records over the last few years as Texas' economy continues to grow at record pace," said Bill Magness, Ercot's president & CEO. "We expect high peak demand will continue this summer." Ercot covers 75% of the land area in Texas.