U.S. Power Grid Demand Set to Hit Record 166.3GW as Heat Wave Sweeps East Coast and Midwest This Week

According to PJM Interconnection, the nation's largest regional power grid serving 67 million customers is projected to reach a record 166.3 gigawatts (GW) in peak demand Thursday evening, exceeding the previous summer high of 165.6GW set in 2006. The surge reflects mounting pressure from extreme heat alongside rising electricity consumption from data centers and electric vehicles.
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