84R8034 JXC-D
By: Rodriguez of Travis H.B. No. 2551
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the evaluation of the reduction of emissions of air
contaminants achieved from certain programs.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 386.205, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 386.205. EVALUATION OF UTILITY COMMISSION AND
COMPTROLLER ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS. (a) In cooperation with
the laboratory, the utility commission shall provide an annual
report to the commission that, by county, quantifies the reductions
of energy demand, peak loads, and associated emissions of air
contaminants achieved from programs implemented by the state energy
conservation office and from programs implemented under Section
39.905, Utilities Code.
(b) The report must quantify reductions in the emissions of
each air contaminant subject to the permitting requirements of
Chapter 382.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2015.