PJM, ERCOT and SWPP set summer hourly load records
PJM hit 162.6 GW on July 2, 2026, 1.3% above the 160.6 GW pre-2026 peak of June 23, 2025.
15 October 2026 · U.S. Energy Information Administration
Power
Electric grid
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Earlier cuttings
FERC backs PJM large-load registry, kills IRAS plan
The Oct. 9 order covers facilities drawing at least 50 megawatts at a single electrical site.
14 Oct · TechTarget
DOE declares PJM-region power-grid emergency
The order runs October 13-16 and covers all or parts of 13 states plus the District of Columbia.
13 Oct · Eagle Country Online
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