Victoria smashes 17-year old record for electricity demand as heatwave hits the grid hard

Victoria smashes 17-year old record for electricity demand as heatwave hits the grid hard

Victoria has officially set a new benchmark for energy consumption, surpassing a record that has stood for nearly two decades. As a brutal heatwave sweeps across the state, air conditioners are working overtime to keep residents cool. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio confirmed the milestone this evening via social media. The previous record, […] The post Victoria smashes 17-year old record for electricity demand as heatwave hits…

VIC demand reaches a new all-time high, as long-standing record pipped on one of the hottest days on record for the state on 27th January 2026

Victoria’s electricity demand surged past its 17-year-old record this evening as extreme heat drove intense cooling load, with market demand reaching 10,567 MW at 17:40, and still rising at the time of writing.