LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 23, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB601 by Van de Putte (Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Public Utility Commission to provide oversight for and adopt rules relating to the energy efficiency program offered by electric utilities. The Public Utility Commission indicated the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, ES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 23, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB601 by Van de Putte (Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB601 by Van de Putte (Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency.), As Introduced Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB601 by Van de Putte (Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency.), As Introduced SB601 by Van de Putte (Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Public Utility Commission to provide oversight for and adopt rules relating to the energy efficiency program offered by electric utilities. The Public Utility Commission indicated the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would require the Public Utility Commission to provide oversight for and adopt rules relating to the energy efficiency program offered by electric utilities. The Public Utility Commission indicated the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, ES JOB, JRO, ES