ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve Energy By the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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

In a statement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas stated, "unseasonably hot weather" was driving record demand throughout Texas" and that they want everyone to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and eight p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six facilities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

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

Based on ERCOT information, 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 working reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a statement on Friday afternoon mentioned, "At the moment, all technology resources accessible are working."

NBC 5's group of climate specialists has warned that greater than regular temperatures might result in several broken temperature records in the coming days. See the most recent forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking warmth precautions this weekend including scaling back outside activities in order not to overexert yourself within the heat. You should definitely keep hydrated too. Also, hold your pets cool and watered.