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

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

In an announcement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said, "unseasonably sizzling climate" was driving document demand across Texas" and that they need everyone to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and eight p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six services unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

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

In accordance with ERCOT information, demand reached 65,412 MW shortly earlier than 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, "Right now, all era assets obtainable are working."

NBC 5's staff of weather consultants has warned that greater than normal temperatures may result in several damaged temperature records in the coming days. See the newest forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend together with scaling back outside actions so as to not overexert yourself within the heat. Make sure to keep hydrated too. Also, preserve your pets cool and watered.