Rapid Demand Growth Outpaced by New Supply in Texas: Grid Roundup #70

EIA projects 14% electric demand growth in Texas in 2026; Texas now installing nearly two gigawatts of supply per month; 150% increase in gas plants in the queue; PUC reveals SB 6 implementation plans

In this issue of the Texas Grid Roundup:

• EIA projects eye-popping 14% growth in ERCOT in 2026;

• ERCOT reports an additional 1.9 gigawatts of supply synchronized to the grid in July; 5 gigawatts added over the last three months;

• Gas plants in the ERCOT interconnection queue up nearly 150%;

• Staff lays out plan and timeline, opens five new dockets for implementation of Senate Bill 6

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