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Energy Policy United States
EIA says U.S. electricity peak demand set two July records
What happened
The U. S. Energy Information Administration reported that Lower 48 electricity demand set consecutive records on July 28 and 29, 2025, reaching 759,180 megawatts on the second day.
Why it matters
EIA linked the peaks to hot-weather cooling demand and underlying growth in areas adding large data centers and manufacturing, reinforcing the need for clean supply, efficiency, flexible demand, transmission, and grid planning.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from U.S. Energy Information Administration and other primary sources.
- How this develops in United States, especially around Peak Demand, Grid Planning, Data Centers.
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