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TX SB1692
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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Caps wind and solar generation capacity at 35% of total available generation capacity in the ERCOT power region at any time
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Requires the Public Utility Commission to determine by January 1, 2029, whether wind and solar facilities exceed the 35% threshold
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Mandates disconnection of wind and solar facilities with interconnection agreements signed before September 1, 2025, if the 35% cap is exceeded, to bring capacity back under the limit
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Moves up the effective date for certain generator interconnection requirements from January 1, 2027, to September 1, 2025
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Allows new wind and solar facilities to be installed after the disconnection program is completed, provided they comply with existing reliability requirements under Section 39.1592
Legislative Description
Relating to a limitation on wind and solar installed generation capacity in the ERCOT power region.
Utilities
Last Action
Referred to Business & Commerce
3/11/2025