ERCOT Asks Texans to Preserve Power By the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Value

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

In a statement, the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas said, "unseasonably hot climate" 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 services unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT mentioned six power vegetation dropped off the grid Friday, resulting in a loss of about 2,900 MW of era -- that's sufficient electrical energy to energy roughly 580,000 houses.

In line with ERCOT knowledge, 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, "Presently, all technology sources available are working."

NBC 5's crew of weather experts has warned that larger than normal temperatures may result in several damaged temperature data in the coming days. See the newest forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling back outdoor activities so as to not overexert yourself in the heat. You should definitely keep hydrated too. Also, hold your pets cool and watered.