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 power over the next few days as we head into a weekend with doubtlessly file heat.

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

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

In keeping with ERCOT data, 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 mentioned, "Presently, all generation sources out there are working."

NBC 5's staff of weather experts has warned that higher than normal temperatures might result in several damaged temperature data in the coming days. See the latest forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking warmth precautions this weekend including scaling back outdoor activities so as to not overexert yourself within the heat. You should definitely stay hydrated too. Also, preserve your pets cool and watered.