Texas HB613 regulates the interconnection of ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.

HB613 amends the Texas Utilities Code to establish rules for the interconnection of facilities in the ERCOT power region to grids outside the ERCOT power region. The bill authorizes transmission and distribution utilities, municipally owned utilities, or electric cooperatives to construct, own, and operate facilities for accessing transmission service and purchasing power from outside the ERCOT power region. The Public Utility Commission of Texas must approve applications for interconnections unless they pose a significant risk to public health and safety.

Texas HB613 regulates the interconnection of ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.

HB613 amends the Texas Utilities Code to establish rules for the interconnection of facilities in the ERCOT power region to grids outside the ERCOT power region. The bill authorizes transmission and distribution utilities, municipally owned utilities, or electric cooperatives to construct, own, and operate facilities for accessing transmission service and purchasing power from outside the ERCOT power region. The Public Utility Commission of Texas must approve applications for interconnections unless they pose a significant risk to public health and safety.