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

ERCOT, Texas' energy grid operator, is placing out a name for all Texans to conserve energy over the next few days as we head into a weekend with potentially document heat.

In a statement, the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas said, "unseasonably hot climate" was driving report demand across Texas" and that they want everyone to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six facilities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

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

In line with ERCOT information, demand reached 65,412 MW shortly earlier than 5 p.m. Friday. Since that time the demand has been dropping. At 5:30 p.m., ERCOT had working reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a statement on Friday afternoon mentioned, "Right now, all era assets obtainable are working."

NBC 5's group of climate specialists has warned that higher than normal temperatures might lead to several broken temperature information in the coming days. See the most recent forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking warmth precautions this weekend including scaling back outside actions so as to not overexert your self within the heat. Make sure you stay hydrated too. Also, maintain your pets cool and watered.