On a scorching 118-degree day in Phoenix, energy demand reached historic highs as APS and SRP both reported new peak usage records—8,527 and 8,324 megawatts, respectively—surpassing previous records set last year. The extreme heat coincided with growing concerns about Arizona’s strained power grid, especially as the region experiences a surge in energy-intensive data centers. While a slight dip in temperatures is expected later in the week, the pressure on the state’s energy infrastructure continues to mount.
