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

ERCOT, Texas' power grid operator, is putting out a call for all Texans to conserve power over the following few days as we head into a weekend with potentially file warmth.

In an announcement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas stated, "unseasonably sizzling climate" was driving report demand across Texas" and that they want everybody to conserve energy between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six facilities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

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

According to ERCOT data, demand reached 65,412 MW shortly earlier than 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 a press release on Friday afternoon stated, "Right now, all technology assets obtainable are working."

NBC 5's staff of weather consultants has warned that increased than normal temperatures may lead to a number of damaged temperature data in the coming days. See the latest forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend together with scaling again outdoor activities in order to not overexert yourself in the heat. You'll want to keep hydrated too. Also, maintain your pets cool and watered.