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

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

In a press release, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas mentioned, "unseasonably hot climate" was driving file demand throughout Texas" and that they want everyone to conserve energy between 3 p.m. and eight p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six amenities 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 technology -- that is sufficient electrical energy to energy roughly 580,000 properties.

According to ERCOT knowledge, demand reached 65,412 MW shortly earlier than 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 statement on Friday afternoon stated, "Presently, all generation assets obtainable are working."

NBC 5's group of weather specialists has warned that larger than regular temperatures could lead to 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 together with scaling back outdoor activities in order not to overexert your self within the warmth. Make sure you keep hydrated too. Also, maintain your pets cool and watered.