Texas HB3809 regulates the removal of battery energy storage facilities, ensuring financial assurance and property restoration.

Texas HB3809 amends the Utilities Code to establish requirements for agreements related to the removal of battery energy storage facilities. The bill mandates that such agreements must include provisions for financial assurance, ensuring the grantee provides sufficient funds to cover removal costs. It also outlines specific responsibilities for the grantee, including the safe removal of facilities, recycling or disposal of components, and restoration of the property to its original condition. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3809 regulates the removal of battery energy storage facilities, ensuring financial assurance and property restoration.

Texas HB3809 amends the Utilities Code to establish requirements for agreements related to the removal of battery energy storage facilities. The bill mandates that such agreements must include provisions for financial assurance, ensuring the grantee provides sufficient funds to cover removal costs. It also outlines specific responsibilities for the grantee, including the safe removal of facilities, recycling or disposal of components, and restoration of the property to its original condition. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.