ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Power By way of the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Price

ERCOT, Texas' energy grid operator, is putting out a call for all Texans to preserve vitality over the next few days as we head into a weekend with probably record warmth.

In a press release, the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas stated, "unseasonably sizzling weather" was driving report demand throughout Texas" and that they need everybody to preserve power between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six services unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

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

According to 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 operating reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a press release on Friday afternoon said, "At this time, all technology resources obtainable are working."

NBC 5's workforce of weather specialists has warned that increased than normal temperatures may result in a number of broken temperature records in the coming days. See the latest forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling again outside actions in order to not overexert yourself in the warmth. You'll want to stay hydrated too. Also, maintain your pets cool and watered.