Heat Wave Sparks Surge in Eastern U.S. Electricity Demand
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CleanTechnica
The electricity demand in the Eastern US surged to multi-year highs due to a heat wave, with peak loads in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England reaching their highest levels since 2006 and 2013 respectively, driven by increased use of natural gas, imports, and other energy sources, and resulting in significantly higher wholesale electricity prices.