Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3345

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency.

Impact

This legislation introduces a range of requirements for electric utilities, including annual goals for energy savings relevant to their peak demand. It mandates that each utility must create programs to encourage participation from retail electric providers, allowing a broader participation in energy efficiency initiatives. Additionally, the bill aims to develop a market transformation program, encouraging utilities to produce a specific amount of load-proportionate renewable energy, which marks a significant step towards broader renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency among Texas consumers.

Summary

House Bill 3345 aims to enhance energy efficiency in the state of Texas by amending various provisions in the Utilities Code. The central goal of the bill is to foster a competitive market for energy efficiency programs managed by electric utilities. By requiring utilities to administer incentive programs in a non-discriminatory manner, the bill seeks to ensure that all customer classes, including residential and commercial entities, have access to energy efficiency options and demand-side renewable energy systems without restrictions imposed by competitive services offered by the utilities themselves. This framework is designed to help reduce energy consumption and peak demand effectively.

Contention

While supporters of HB3345 argue it is a necessary step for regulating and promoting energy efficiency, there remain discussions regarding the feasibility and potential bureaucracy involved in these new requirements. Critics might express concerns that the bill could lead to uneven compliance and resource allocation among different utilities, resulting in disparities in service effectiveness. Furthermore, questions may arise regarding whether smaller utilities can meet the imposed standards without placing excessive burdens on their operational capacities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3964

Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.

TX SB258

Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.

TX SB2015

Relating to the legislature's goals for electric generation capacity in this state.

TX HB4784

Relating to the provision of electricity service in the ERCOT power region.

TX SB6

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.

TX HB1500

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region; increasing an administrative penalty.

TX SB1699

Relating to electricity service in the ERCOT power region, including the participation of aggregated distributed energy resources in the ERCOT market.

TX HB4370

Relating to the abolishment of the State Energy Conservation Office and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.

TX SB2014

Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.

TX SB1212

Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.

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