85R11778 GRM-D
By: Nichols S.B. No. 1145
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter
information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 39.452, Utilities Code, is amended by
adding Subsections (k) and (l) to read as follows:
(k) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), an electric utility
subject to this subchapter that elects to deploy advanced metering
and meter information networks may recover reasonable and necessary
costs incurred in deploying advanced metering and meter information
networks. An electric utility that elects to deploy advanced
metering or meter information networks is subject to commission
rules adopted under Sections 39.107(h) and (k). The commission
shall ensure that any deployment plan approved under this section
is consistent with commission rules related to advanced metering
systems regarding:
(1) customer protections;
(2) data security, privacy, and ownership; and
(3) options given consumers to continue to receive
service through a non-advanced meter.
(l) An electric utility subject to this subchapter that
elects to deploy an advanced meter information network shall deploy
the network as rapidly as practicable to facilitate demand response
initiatives and to allow customers to better manage energy use and
control costs.
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, 2017.