ERCOT Projects Texas Peak Demand Could Quadruple to 367 GW by 2032 as Data Centers Drive Over 60% of Growth, but Grid Operator Warns Forecast Is Likely Inflated
ERCOT's preliminary 2026-2032 load forecast filed April 15 projects peak demand reaching 367,790 MW, more than four times the current record, with data centers accounting for over 60% of the projected growth. CEO Pablo Vegas and the PUCT say the number is almost certainly too high.
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