Texas HB4817 amends reliability requirements for electric generation facilities in the ERCOT power region.
Texas HB4817 amends the Utilities Code to establish reliability requirements for electric generation facilities in the ERCOT power region. The bill mandates the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to set a single reliability standard for all electric generation facilities by January 1, 2027. The standard must ensure facilities can operate at least 50% of their nameplate capacity during peak reliability risks. Facilities can meet the standard individually or by pooling resources within the same load zone.
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