Wed. saw record power use amid freeze, TVA says

Wednesday saw record power use amid freeze, TVA says
The energy provider said TVA provided 35,319 megawatts of power at peak demand, beating out the Jan. 17, 2024 record of 34,577 megawatts. The news comes after TVA and power companies across the region asked customers to hold back on energy usage to reduce strain on the energy grid. That ask has since expired.
TVA hits new all-time power demand record amid bitter cold temperatures
Amid below-freezing temperatures, preliminary results show TVA has hit an all-time power demand record Wednesday morning of 35,319 megawatts — the highest in its 91-year history.
TVA sees increased power demand as freezing temperatures sweep across the region
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) saw a high power demand Tuesday morning as temperatures dropped across the region. The TVA said they saw demand at approximately 32,040 megawatts. In 2024, TVA reported peak power demand reached a record of 34,562 megawatts.
US PJM power demand hits preliminary winter record during winter freeze
Power grid operator PJM Interconnection on Wednesday said it hit a preliminary record for winter demand with a peak load of 145,000 megawatts (MW), while also exporting 8,000 MW, driven by extreme cold nationwide.
TVA asks customers to voluntarily reduce power
Memphis Light, Gas, & Water customers are being asked to voluntarily conserve electricity by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which provides power to MLGW.
TVA breaks peak power demand record set in 2024
On Wednesday morning, the Tennessee Valley Authority delivered the most electricity they ever had in their 90-plus year history.
TVA sets new record to meet power demand for second straight year amid freezing temperatures
TVA delivered to its residential and commercial customers a peak of 35,319 megawatts, equal to the power demand of more than 20 million homes, beating a record it set almost exactly one year ago. The federal utility made the announcement in a post on X shortly before noon.
TVA says power grid is ‘stable’ but is asking to conserve power to avoid interruptions
The peak period, TVA said, is typically between 7 and 10 a.m. when people are getting up and starting their day.
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