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

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

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

ERCOT mentioned six energy crops dropped off the grid Friday, leading to a lack of about 2,900 MW of technology -- that is enough electrical energy to energy roughly 580,000 properties.

In response to ERCOT information, demand reached 65,412 MW shortly before 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 an announcement on Friday afternoon mentioned, "Right now, all generation assets accessible are working."

NBC 5's workforce of weather consultants has warned that higher than normal temperatures might result in several broken temperature data in the coming days. See the most recent forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend together with scaling back outdoor actions so as not to overexert your self in the heat. Remember to stay hydrated too. Also, preserve your pets cool and watered.