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

ERCOT, Texas' power grid operator, is placing out a name for all Texans to conserve energy over the next few days as we head right into a weekend with doubtlessly record heat.

In a press release, the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas mentioned, "unseasonably scorching climate" was driving document demand across Texas" and that they need everyone to preserve energy between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after six amenities unexpectedly tripped offline Friday afternoon.

ERCOT mentioned six energy plants dropped off the grid Friday, leading to a lack of about 2,900 MW of era -- that's enough electricity to power roughly 580,000 homes.

In response to ERCOT information, 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, "At the moment, all technology sources accessible are operating."

NBC 5's staff of weather specialists has warned that greater than normal temperatures could result in several broken temperature information within the coming days. See the newest forecast right here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking heat precautions this weekend together with scaling again outside actions in order to not overexert yourself in the heat. Make sure you keep hydrated too. Additionally, maintain your pets cool and watered.