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PJM declared an energy emergency when it neared its peak demand record (date not…

2026-07-30 · 20:20 UTC ·@douglewinenergy ·0 min read

Brief

Texas has topped its pre-2026 peak demand seven times this month, including a new record day when statewide generation surpassed 35,000 MW for the first time. Unlike PJM—which declared an energy emergency when it neared its peak—Texas experienced no emergencies, a contrast the author attributes to solar generation providing sufficient capacity during high-demand periods.

Why it matters

PJM declared an energy emergency when it neared its peak demand record (date not specified by author).

Key details

  • Texas has exceeded its pre-2026 peak demand record seven times in the month cited (including the day of the post) without declaring emergencies.
  • Texas set a new generation record that day: first time above 35,000 megawatts; the author attributes the lack of emergencies to high solar output.
Source evidence

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