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

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

In a press release, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas stated, "unseasonably hot climate" was driving record demand throughout Texas" and that they need everybody to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six amenities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT stated six energy plants dropped off the grid Friday, resulting in a loss of about 2,900 MW of technology -- that's sufficient electrical energy to power roughly 580,000 homes.

In line with ERCOT knowledge, 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 operating reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a press release on Friday afternoon stated, "At this time, all era resources accessible are working."

NBC 5's staff of weather experts has warned that larger than regular temperatures might lead to several damaged temperature data in the coming days. See the newest forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend including scaling again outside activities in order not to overexert yourself within the heat. Make sure to keep hydrated too. Also, keep your pets cool and watered.