ERCOT Asks Texans to Preserve Energy Via the Weekend – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Value

ERCOT, Texas' energy grid operator, is putting out a call for all Texans to preserve vitality over the following few days as we head right into a weekend with probably record warmth.

In an announcement, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said, "unseasonably sizzling climate" was driving file demand throughout Texas" and that they need everyone to preserve power between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six services unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT said six energy plants dropped off the grid Friday, resulting in a loss of about 2,900 MW of era -- that is sufficient electrical energy to energy roughly 580,000 homes.

According to ERCOT data, demand reached 65,412 MW shortly earlier than 5 p.m. Friday. Since that time the demand has been dropping. At 5:30 p.m., ERCOT had working reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a press release on Friday afternoon said, "Right now, all technology resources available are working."

NBC 5's staff of weather specialists has warned that greater than normal temperatures could result in several damaged temperature information in the coming days. See the latest forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend together with scaling back outside activities so as to not overexert your self in the warmth. You should definitely keep hydrated too. Also, hold your pets cool and watered.