summer electricity consumption; Alberta on record

 

Temperatures are rising in most parts of Canada as summer heats up. A heat wave has also been reported, including in the provinces of Western Canada. Tuesday was the warmest day in Western Canada. It is reported that electricity consumption in Alberta was also at a record high that day.

The Alberta Electric Systems Operator (AESO) says people have been using air conditioners and fans more because of the heat. Alberta residents used 11,820 megawatts of electricity on Wednesday, AESO said. The previous summer record was 11,721 MW set on June 29, 2021.