Amid heat wave, ERCOT posts new July peak demand record

Utility Dive: ERCOT knew supplies would be tight this summer, but also that sufficient generation was supposed to be available. So far, that's how it has played out. The summer heat wave stifled the region and set a new peak record for the month, but did not create cause for alarm.

"We did not issue any conservation alerts or emergencies yesterday ... So far, the system is performing as expected," an ERCOT spokesperson told Reuters.

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