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

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

In a press release, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said, "unseasonably hot climate" was driving record demand across Texas" and that they want everybody to conserve power between 3 p.m. and eight p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six facilities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT said six power crops dropped off the grid Friday, leading to a loss of about 2,900 MW of generation -- that is sufficient electrical energy to power roughly 580,000 properties.

In response to ERCOT knowledge, 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, "Presently, all technology resources accessible are operating."

NBC 5's group of weather consultants has warned that larger than normal temperatures might result in a number of broken temperature data within the coming days. See the most recent forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling again out of doors activities so as to not overexert your self within the heat. Be sure you keep hydrated too. Additionally, hold your pets cool and watered.