ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Energy Through the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Value

ERCOT, Texas' energy grid operator, is putting out a name for all Texans to preserve power over the following few days as we head right into a weekend with probably report heat.

In a press release, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas stated, "unseasonably sizzling weather" was driving file demand across Texas" and that they want everyone 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, resulting in a lack of about 2,900 MW of era -- that's enough electrical energy to power roughly 580,000 homes.

According to ERCOT information, 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 an announcement on Friday afternoon stated, "Right now, all technology resources out there are operating."

NBC 5's crew of climate experts has warned that larger than normal temperatures might lead to a number of damaged temperature data in the coming days. See the newest forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling back out of doors activities so as to not overexert yourself within the warmth. Be sure to stay hydrated too. Also, maintain your pets cool and watered.