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

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

In a statement, the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas mentioned, "unseasonably scorching weather" was driving record demand across Texas" and that they want everyone to conserve 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 generation -- that's sufficient electricity to power roughly 580,000 homes.

In line with ERCOT information, 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 working reserves of roughly 3,400 MW and in a statement on Friday afternoon stated, "Presently, all generation sources obtainable are working."

NBC 5's workforce of weather specialists has warned that larger than normal temperatures might result in several damaged temperature data in the coming days. See the newest forecast here. NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell recommends taking warmth precautions this weekend together with scaling back outdoor actions in order not to overexert yourself in the warmth. Be sure to stay hydrated too. Also, keep your pets cool and watered.