PJM, the electric grid that covers 13 states and the District of Columbia, said it reached a preliminary record for winter demand.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ­— As the region saw the coldest temperatures this weekend throughout this week, the Tennessee Valley Authority met a new peak power demand in its 91-year history. According to the TVA, Wednesday’s preliminary all-time record peak of 35,319 megawatts came at 8 a.m. CT with a system temperature of 11 degrees. TVA’s power system remained stable throughout the event. “We have continued to harden our system for the weather and learn…

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Tennessee Valley Authority sets new power demand record - WNKY News 40 Television

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Wednesday morning, the Tennessee Valley Authority delivered the most electricity they ever had in their 90-plus year history. Delivery peaked at 35,319 megawatts at 9 a.m. eastern time, beating their previous record of 34,577, which was set on January 17, 2024. Morning temperatures throughout the region averaged around 10° degrees. Their power system was stable through the event. (Photo via TVA) 
	
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TVA peak power demand record broken amid cold temperatures

The Tennessee Valley Authority’s call for voluntary electricity conservation has ended.

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TVA ends voluntary conservation measures, passes peak demand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has canceled its request for voluntary energy conservation on Wednesday after it reports meeting the highest peak demand in its 91-year history. A news release from BrightRidge said the TVA canceled its conservation request on Wednesday afternoon, one day after first asking customers in the region to voluntarily conserve power when and where they could. 
	
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TVA cancels request for energy conservation after record-breaking peak usage

This week’s cold temperatures led to record peak demands of energy consumption for TVA and Volunteer Energy. VEC Marketing and Economic Development Vice President David Murphy said the company was able to handle the energy usage without any major issues or blackouts. Murphy said much of the success is due to TVA’s work to winterize its facilities over the past two years. “They did have a couple of their nuclear units offline for other reasons an…

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Cold Snap Leads To Record Energy Demand

Duke Energy set a new power usage record on Thursday, during a major cold snap in the Carolinas.

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Carolina freeze prompts record power usage

Montgomery County-based PJM Interconnection says the record came at 8:15 Wednesday morning.

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Region's electric supplier sets record for winter electricity use

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) met record-breaking electricity demand during the coldest temperatures of the season. On Wednesday morning, TVA’s system reached an all-time high demand of 35,319 megawatts at 8:00 a.m. CT, with temperatures across the region averaging 11 degrees. TVA maintained power supply for the 10 million residents across seven southeastern states during these conditions. In fiscal year 2024, T…

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TVA meets record-breaking power demand amid winter freeze

By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode The University of Kentucky Wheat Science Group is inviting wheat growers and industry professionals to the 2025 Winter Wheat Meeting.  The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jame E. Bruce Convention Center on February 4. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from several industry experts discussing a variety of topics relevant to the field.  According to a news release from the University of Ken…

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