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

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

In a statement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said, "unseasonably scorching weather" was driving file demand across Texas" and that they want everyone to conserve energy between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six services 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 is enough electrical energy to power roughly 580,000 homes.

In line 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 press release on Friday afternoon said, "Right now, all generation assets accessible are working."

NBC 5's team of climate consultants has warned that increased than normal temperatures might lead to a number of broken temperature records in the coming days. See the latest forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking warmth precautions this weekend including scaling back outside actions in order to not overexert yourself within the heat. Be sure to keep hydrated too. Also, hold your pets cool and watered.