PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Homeowners set a new APS energy use record this week as the Valley reached scorching temperatures.

APS customers set a new peak energy demand record for the third time this summer. Officials say on Thursday, 8,631 megawatts was used between 5 and 6 p.m. in the Valley. The National Weather Service Phoenix reported that temperatures peaked at 118 degrees, making it the hottest August day on record.

Prescott also set a record with 99 degrees, and Yuma tied its record of 114 degrees.

This was the second consecutive day the energy record was shattered. On Wednesday, customers used 8,534 megawatts as Phoenix reached 116 degrees, breaking the previous daily high record.

Officials say one megawatt is enough to serve roughly 160 homes.

“We have set three peak energy deman

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