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US Heat Sends Power Demand Far Beyond Forecasts

Wednesday, July 8, 2026


The grid operator reported that power consumption likely reached a record level, surpassing the previous high set approximately 20 years ago.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-07-08/us-heat-waves-send-power-demand-far-beyond-forecasts

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