LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 10, 2011 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB776 by Anchia (Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Utilities Code to exclude owners of distributed renewable generation and entities that install or maintain distributed renewable generation from the definition of an electric utility. The bill would allow for third party ownership of distributed renewable generation, eliminate registration requirements for distributed renewable generation, and set a minimum rate for the purchase of electricity produced by distributed renewable generation facilities. Based on the analysis of the Public Utility Commission, it is assumed that 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, KJG, MW, RAN
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 10, 2011
TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB776 by Anchia (Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB776 by Anchia (Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.), As Introduced
Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB776 by Anchia (Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.), As Introduced
HB776 by Anchia (Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Utilities Code to exclude owners of distributed renewable generation and entities that install or maintain distributed renewable generation from the definition of an electric utility. The bill would allow for third party ownership of distributed renewable generation, eliminate registration requirements for distributed renewable generation, and set a minimum rate for the purchase of electricity produced by distributed renewable generation facilities. Based on the analysis of the Public Utility Commission, it is assumed that 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, KJG, MW, RAN
JOB, KJG, MW, RAN