ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Energy By the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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

In a statement, the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas mentioned, "unseasonably scorching weather" was driving report demand throughout Texas" and that they want everybody to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and eight p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six services unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT said six power plants dropped off the grid Friday, resulting in a lack of about 2,900 MW of generation -- that's enough electrical energy to power roughly 580,000 houses.

In line 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 a press release on Friday afternoon mentioned, "At this time, all technology sources obtainable are working."

NBC 5's workforce of climate specialists has warned that greater than normal temperatures may 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 including scaling again outdoor actions so as not to overexert your self in the warmth. You'll want to stay hydrated too. Also, hold your pets cool and watered.