LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 1, 2013 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1239 by Rodríguez (Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Utilities Code relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation. The bill would repeal Section 39.916 (h), Utilities Code, relating to electric utility or retail electric providers contracting with a distributed renewable generation owner. Based on information provided by the Public Utility Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact The Texas Public Power Association reported no significant fiscal impact on municipally-owned electric utilities is anticipated. The Angelina and Neches River Authority reported no fiscal impact is anticipated. Source Agencies:473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: UP, RB, ED, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 1, 2013 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1239 by Rodríguez (Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1239 by Rodríguez (Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1239 by Rodríguez (Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted SB1239 by Rodríguez (Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted 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 relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation. The bill would repeal Section 39.916 (h), Utilities Code, relating to electric utility or retail electric providers contracting with a distributed renewable generation owner. Based on information provided by the Public Utility Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. The bill would amend the Utilities Code relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation. The bill would repeal Section 39.916 (h), Utilities Code, relating to electric utility or retail electric providers contracting with a distributed renewable generation owner. Based on information provided by the Public Utility Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact The Texas Public Power Association reported no significant fiscal impact on municipally-owned electric utilities is anticipated. The Angelina and Neches River Authority reported no fiscal impact is anticipated. Source Agencies: 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: UP, RB, ED, TP UP, RB, ED, TP