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Texas Faces Record 90 GW Power Demand Amid Bertha Heat

7/23/2026

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Texas electricity demand may hit a record 90 GW on Wednesday as Hurricane Bertha adds heat.
The National Weather Service warned heat indexes could climb to 116°F in Texas and 115°F in Louisiana by 8 p.m.
ERCOT says the grid’s 120 GW capacity should meet the surge despite the record demand.
The Hurricane Center reported Bertha’s top winds around 50 mph, up to 6 inches of rain and a storm surge of up to 4 feet.

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Texas electricity demand may hit a record 90 GW on Wednesday as Hurricane Bertha adds heat.
The National Weather Service warned heat indexes could climb to 116°F in Texas and 115°F in Louisiana by 8 p.m.
ERCOT says the grid’s 120 GW capacity should meet the surge despite the record demand.
The Hurricane Center reported Bertha’s top winds around 50 mph, up to 6 inches of rain and a storm surge of up to 4 feet.