Texas HB4851 mandates reliability exercises for electricity supply chain in ERCOT power region.

Texas HB4851 amends the Utilities Code to enhance reliability exercises for the electricity supply chain in the ERCOT power region. The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region must conduct simulated or tabletop load shedding exercises with electric generation and transmission and distribution service providers. These exercises aim to prepare for threats or attacks on critical facilities, including transmission substations. The bill also requires identifying roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in such scenarios.

Texas HB4851 mandates reliability exercises for electricity supply chain in ERCOT power region.

Texas HB4851 amends the Utilities Code to enhance reliability exercises for the electricity supply chain in the ERCOT power region. The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region must conduct simulated or tabletop load shedding exercises with electric generation and transmission and distribution service providers. These exercises aim to prepare for threats or attacks on critical facilities, including transmission substations. The bill also requires identifying roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in such scenarios.