ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) experienced unprecedented energy demand on its power grid during a chilly Arctic blast.
Saint Cloud set a new usage record yesterday morning, and Orlando nearly hit its all-time high, coming just nine megawatts shy.
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The utility reports that energy consumption spiked as residents activated their heating systems to cope with freezing temperatures.
This increased demand impacted multiple areas served by the commission as the cold weather swept through the region.
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