Record-breaking heat leads to second day of record energy demand in Alberta

Hot temperatures aren't the only highs being broken in Alberta this week. According to the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) demand for electricity hit a record peak of 12,122 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday. That demand beat the previous record set just the day prior of 11,820 MW.  Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertips  During the warm summer months the AESO is asking Albertans to conserve power between 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Here are a few