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

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

In a statement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said, "unseasonably hot weather" was driving report demand across Texas" and that they need everyone to conserve power between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six amenities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT stated six energy vegetation dropped off the grid Friday, leading to a lack of about 2,900 MW of era -- that's enough electrical energy to energy roughly 580,000 houses.

Based on ERCOT information, demand reached 65,412 MW shortly before 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 stated, "Presently, all era assets obtainable are working."

NBC 5's staff of climate consultants has warned that increased than normal temperatures may lead to a number of broken temperature information within 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 outdoor actions in order to not overexert your self in the warmth. You'll want to stay hydrated too. Additionally, keep your pets cool and watered.