ERCOT Asks Texans to Preserve Energy Through the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Price

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

In an announcement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas mentioned, "unseasonably hot weather" was driving report demand throughout Texas" and that they need everyone to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six services unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT mentioned six power plants dropped off the grid Friday, leading to a loss of about 2,900 MW of era -- that is enough electrical energy to energy roughly 580,000 houses.

In line with ERCOT data, 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 statement on Friday afternoon mentioned, "At this time, all technology resources accessible are working."

NBC 5's staff of weather consultants has warned that higher than regular temperatures might result in 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 out of doors actions in order not to overexert your self in the heat. Remember to keep hydrated too. Also, preserve your pets cool and watered.