The electricity delivery company credits summer heat for $229 million in profits so far this summer.
consistently topping 100 degrees this summer many North Texans are cranking up the air-conditioning, and driving up their electric bills.
"It has been a great quarter, and I am so proud of our financial and operational performance. The second quarter brought on record heat, beginning one of the hottest summers here in Texas in recent memory," said Oncor CEO Allen Nye. "I am also very proud of our employees who continue to execute on our record capital plan and operational objectives, even in the midst of daunting summer heat.
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