Wed. saw record power use amid freeze, TVA says

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.
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Wednesday’s preliminary all-time record peak of 35,319 MW came at 8 a.m. CT with a system temperature of 11 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Wednesday saw record power use amid freeze, TVA says
The Tennessee Valley Authority is reporting record energy use on Wednesday morning. The energy provider said TVA provided 35,319 megawatts of power at peak demand, beating out the Jan. 17, 2024 record of 34,
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 sets new all-time demand record
TVA set a record for the most electricity ever used. Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.
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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