ERCOT confident power grid will meet summer demand

Baileigh Sheffield | Source: KXXV-TV, Waco, TX | Posted 05/15/2025

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As temperatures climb heading into the summer months, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) says the state’s power grid is expected to handle the anticipated surge in energy demand — due in large part to increased solar power generation.

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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is optimistic about the state's power grid's ability to meet the anticipated surge in energy demand this summer, largely due to increased solar power generation. With temperatures rising, ERCOT projects a peak electricity demand of approximately 84,000 megawatts in the coming days, which is a significant increase from last year's peak of 77,000 megawatts in May.

As temperatures across Texas are expected to near triple digits, the demand for air conditioning will likely strain the grid. ERCOT officials are closely monitoring the situation and preparing resources to ensure they can meet the expected demand during this high-use period.

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