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Texas has exceeded its pre-2026 peak electricity record seven times in the month…

2026-08-03 · 17:22 UTC ·@jeremywoodrum ·0 min read

Brief

The post contrasts Texas and PJM during 2026 summer heat waves: Texas has surpassed its pre-2026 peak seven times this month and set a new solar milestone—over 35,000 MW—while avoiding energy emergencies. The author credits increased solar and battery capacity for delivering lower, more stable electricity prices in Texas.

Why it matters

Texas has exceeded its pre-2026 peak electricity record seven times in the month, including a new solar generation record: first time over 35,000 MW.

Key details

  • By contrast, PJM declared an energy emergency when it neared peak demand; the author attributes Texas's lack of emergencies and reportedly lower, more stable electricity prices to expanded solar and battery deployments.
Source evidence

1/2: As summer heat waves sweep the country, states like Texas keep breaking record after record for solar generated and batteries deployed, and it's paying off in the form of lower, more stable electricity prices.

Doug Lewin (@douglewinenergy)

When PJM neared its peak demand record, they declared an energy emergency.

Texas has blown past its pre-2026 record 7 times this month, incl. today. No emergencies, not even close.

The difference? Solar. New record in Texas today: 1st time >35,000 megawatts #txlege #txenergy

— https://nitter.net/douglewinenergy/status/2082924432767512975#m