Texas SB819 establishes permit requirements for renewable energy generation facilities with a capacity of 10 megawatts or more.

Texas SB819 amends the Texas Utilities Code to create a new subchapter on renewable energy generation facility permits. It mandates that facilities with a capacity of 10 megawatts or more must obtain a permit before interconnecting with a transmission facility. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is tasked with issuing these permits, considering factors such as the applicant's compliance history and the facility's environmental impact. The bill also requires public meetings and notice to local officials before permit approval.

Texas SB819 establishes permit requirements for renewable energy generation facilities with a capacity of 10 megawatts or more.

Texas SB819 amends the Texas Utilities Code to create a new subchapter on renewable energy generation facility permits. It mandates that facilities with a capacity of 10 megawatts or more must obtain a permit before interconnecting with a transmission facility. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is tasked with issuing these permits, considering factors such as the applicant's compliance history and the facility's environmental impact. The bill also requires public meetings and notice to local officials before permit approval.