Extensive blackouts stemming from that disaster contributed to hundreds of deaths and billions of dollars in property damage. 'We continue to work closely to ensure Texas’ power grid remains reliable & meets the needs of Texans,' Abbott said in the tweet.Ībbott and other state leaders have been attempting to shore up the state's power grid after its catastrophic failure during a severe winter freeze in February 2021. Greg Abbott said he had met with officials who oversee the grid. In a post earlier Friday on Twitter, Gov. That means the 2,900 megawatts that went offline are enough to power about 580,000 homes. One megawatt of electricity is enough to power about 200 homes on a hot day. In the Austin area, temperatures are expected to be in the mid- to upper 90s. Temperatures are expected to approach 100 degrees in some portions of Texas over the weekend. Jones said unseasonably hot weather for May is triggering record electricity demand across the state. More: 'Overwhelming, cascading community impacts': Report highlights Austin's failures during freeze More: Could it happen again? Winter to test Texas power grid reforms after February disaster 'At this time, all reserve generation resources available are operating.' 'This afternoon, six power generation facilities tripped offline resulting in the loss of approximately 2,900 (megawatts) of electricity,' ERCOT interim CEO Brad Jones said in the statement. through Sunday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said in a statement that was released shortly after 5 p.m. Thermostats should be set to 78 degrees or higher, and people should avoid 'the usage of large appliances,' such as dishwashers, washers and dryers, from 3 p.m. To report a Denton Municipal Electric (DME) power outage, call Dispatch at ( 940) 349-7000.The operator of the state's electricity grid is asking Texans to conserve power this weekend, after six generation plants went offline Friday amid unseasonably hot weather. Additionally, if the planned outage will impact a large area, the City will also notify residents through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor.Ĭall ( 940) 349-7000 if you are reporting a utilities-related incident that requires immediate attention, such as: Customers who will be impacted by planned outages due to construction or routine maintenance will receive advanced notification through a mailed letter.

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