ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Power Via the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Price

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

In a statement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said, "unseasonably scorching weather" was driving record demand across Texas" and that they need everybody to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six facilities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

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

In response to 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 operating reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a statement on Friday afternoon mentioned, "At the moment, all era resources accessible are operating."

NBC 5's staff of weather specialists has warned that increased than regular temperatures may lead to a number of broken temperature data in the coming days. See the latest forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling back outside activities in order to not overexert yourself in the warmth. Be sure you stay hydrated too. Also, keep your pets cool and watered.