BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what's forecast to be a blistering heat wave.
The company said if Monday's forecast holds, peak hourly demand could go as high as 7,800 megawatt hours, about 1,300 more than is typical for May.
Environment Canada is forecasting daytime temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal in parts of both provinces over the next several days, with heat peaking Sunday through Tuesday in the high 20s to low 30s. During a cold snap last December, the highest ever peak hourly demand hit 10,900 megawatt hours between 5 and 6 p.m. one day.
Previously planned outages are being cancelled where possible to ensure customers have access to the electricity they need to keep cool.
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