ERCOT Asks Texans to Preserve Energy By means of 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 potentially document warmth.

In a statement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas stated, "unseasonably sizzling weather" was driving report demand across Texas" and that they need everyone to conserve power between 3 p.m. and eight p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six amenities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

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

In response to ERCOT data, 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 operating reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a press release on Friday afternoon said, "At the moment, all technology assets accessible are working."

NBC 5's workforce of climate experts has warned that higher than regular temperatures could result in several broken temperature records in the coming days. See the most recent forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling again out of doors activities in order not to overexert yourself in the warmth. Remember to keep hydrated too. Also, maintain your pets cool and watered.