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Friday, May 10, 2019

ERCOT Air Conditioning: Power Generation per Degree Day in May

Electricity demand growth has been generally robust in Texas for some time now, but the beginning of cooling season is indicating lower power consumption per degree day in May.  Eight days of data are not conclusive, but the load requirements are significantly lower than '18 so they are worth watching.  The trend line indicates loads down 8% or more through the 8th of May: