Highlights: May 2026

• Net electricity generation in the United States increased 3.1% compared to May 2025.

• Total U.S. coal stockpiles increased by 2.9% to 120 million tons compared to the previous month.

• Texas (ERCOT) saw its daily peak electricity demand reach near the upper end of its twelve-month range as summer heat began building in the region during May 2026.

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