KTVB: Idaho Power sets new all-time record for electricity demand

BOISE, Idaho — "People across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon used more electricity than ever before. Idaho Power said their preliminary data shows they broke the record for power demand on Monday.... The increase in population and the prolonged, intense heat are factors for the extra usage. Idaho Power elaborated the biggest draws for electricity this time of year are air conditioning and pumping water for irrigation. "

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