ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Energy Via the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Value

ERCOT, Texas' power grid operator, is placing out a call for all Texans to preserve energy over the next few days as we head right into a weekend with probably file heat.

In a press release, the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas stated, "unseasonably sizzling climate" was driving file demand across Texas" and that they want everyone to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and eight p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six facilities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT mentioned six energy plants dropped off the grid Friday, resulting in a loss of about 2,900 MW of technology -- that is sufficient electrical energy to energy roughly 580,000 houses.

In line with ERCOT information, demand reached 65,412 MW shortly before 5 p.m. Friday. Since that point the demand has been dropping. At 5:30 p.m., ERCOT had operating reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in an announcement on Friday afternoon stated, "Right now, all technology sources out there are operating."

NBC 5's staff of climate consultants has warned that larger than normal temperatures may lead to a number of damaged temperature data in the coming days. See the newest forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling again outside actions in order to not overexert yourself in the heat. Be sure you stay hydrated too. Also, preserve your pets cool and watered.