Read this article from a well known energy expert, written back in 2014:
https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/more-power-to-the-people-as-heatwave-hits-20140116-30xir.html
In this article, the author explains that the peak Victorian electricity demand during the heatwave in 2014 didn't exceed the previous record set in 2009 because:

Question

Read this article from a well known energy expert, written back in 2014: 
 https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/more-power-to-the-people-as-heatwave-hits-20140116-30xir.html 
 In this article, the author explains that the peak Victorian electricity demand during the heatwave in 2014 didn't exceed the previous record set in 2009 because:

Accepted Answer

a & b

Answer

Victorian energy companies had built new coal and gas fired power stations in recent years, increasing supply

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There had been decreases in demand due to energy efficiency measures

Answer

There had been an increase in the uptake of rooftop PV

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The heatwave in 2014 occurred in the middle of the week, when demand is typically lower

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