ERCOT Asks Texans to Preserve Power Through the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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

In an announcement, the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas mentioned, "unseasonably hot weather" was driving record demand across Texas" and that they want everybody to conserve energy between 3 p.m. and eight p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six facilities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

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

Based on ERCOT knowledge, 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 working reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a press release on Friday afternoon mentioned, "At this time, all era assets obtainable are operating."

NBC 5's crew of climate specialists has warned that higher than normal temperatures might result in a number of damaged temperature data in the coming days. See the latest forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling again out of doors actions in order to not overexert yourself within the heat. Remember to keep hydrated too. Also, hold your pets cool and watered.