CBS Austin: Ongoing heat expected to test power grid again

May 9 — After power demand nearly met supply Friday and threatened power outages, the ongoing heat wave is expected to test the Texas power grid again this week.

— CBS Austin

S&P Global: ERCOT peakload expected to reach record levels as extreme temperatures continue

May 9 — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas forecast peakload May 9 to reach 70.1 GW, setting a new record for the month, up from the previous record of 67.3 GW set on May 29, 2018, according to ERCOT data collected by S&P Global Commodity Insights.

— S&P Global