The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) established a new hourly peak load record on July 22, 2026, as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This new peak exceeded 91 gigawatts (GW).
ERCOT functions as the regional transmission organization responsible for serving the majority of Texas. The data for this record was provided to the EIA for its Hourly Electric Grid Monitor.
The previous record for hourly peak load was surpassed on the specified date. The EIA's monitoring system tracks such metrics to provide insights into grid performance.
This development indicates a significant demand for electricity within the ERCOT service area. The reported figure highlights the operational demands placed on the regional grid infrastructure.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration collects and disseminates data on energy trends and infrastructure. Their Hourly Electric Grid Monitor is a tool used to track real-time electricity grid information.
