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Closed: Nov 1, 12:55 AM EST
Kalshi
The event tracks the peak electricity demand on the Texas ERCOT grid for a specific day in 2026. It examines whether consumption surpasses various thresholds, reflecting potential strain on energy infrastructure during high-usage periods. The outcome depends on officially reported hourly load data for that day.
The event determines whether the highest hourly total system load reported for the ERCOT grid on October 31, 2026, exceeds specified threshold values ranging from 54,000 MW to 63,000 MW. The resolution relies on the highest value in the TOTAL column of the first complete “Actual System Load by Forecast Zone” CSV report published by ERCOT for that operating day. Each hourly value represents the ERCOT system load for the corresponding full hour, and instantaneous load readings are excluded. Values are compared as published without rounding, and later revisions, settlement adjustments, or republications will not affect the result. The market resolves to Yes if the recorded peak load surpasses the respective threshold for any given market; otherwise, it resolves to No.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders can buy and sell contracts at prices they determine. The price of a contract represents the probability of the event occurring, with higher prices indicating a greater perceived likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are incentivized to set accurate prices because they profit from correctly predicting the outcome. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the market price adjusts to reflect the latest consensus view on the peak electricity demand in Texas on October 31, 2026.
This market resolves around Nov 8, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on the highest hourly total system load reported for the ERCOT grid on October 31, 2026. The reported value will be sourced from official ERCOT data and verified against credible public sources. Traders will then be paid out based on whether their contracts predicted correctly whether the peak demand exceeded 57,000 MW.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Changes in long-range weather forecasts for Texas in late October 2026 are a primary driver, as temperature significantly impacts electricity demand. Major economic shifts affecting industrial activity in Texas could also play a role. Additionally, announcements regarding new power generation capacity coming online or unexpected outages at existing power plants could move the market. Finally, any policy changes related to energy regulation or conservation efforts in Texas could also impact predictions for peak electricity demand.