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TX SB1003

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Blanco

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 39.554(f) of the Utilities Code to allow the Public Utility Commission to approve alternative compensation methods for distributed renewable generation owners outside the ERCOT power grid

  • Currently, owners using single-meter interconnection receive credits when their generated electricity offsets consumption, with excess generation credited under existing subsection provisions

  • The bill makes the existing net metering compensation structure contingent on the commission not approving an alternative method, giving regulators flexibility to establish different compensation approaches

  • Applies specifically to distributed renewable generation and qualifying facilities in areas of Texas served by utilities outside the ERCOT grid

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.

Utilities

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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