National Overview
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GW demand
Total Demand
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Forecast
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Deviation
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Regions
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48-Hour Demand Trend
Regional Status
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Understanding Grid Stress
Grid stress occurs when electricity demand approaches available capacity. The demand-to-forecast ratio is a key indicator — when actual demand exceeds what grid operators predicted, reserve margins shrink and the risk of rolling blackouts increases. This typically happens during extreme heat (everyone running AC) or extreme cold (heating surges). A deviation above +5% is noteworthy; above +10% is a potential emergency.