TITLE: Relating to certain calculations made for load shedding in the ERCOT power region.

SUMMARY: Relating to certain calculations made for load shedding in the ERCOT power region.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to certain calculations made for load shedding in the ERCOT power region. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 39, Utilities Code, is amended by adding Section 39.159 to read as follows: Sec. 39.159. LOAD SHED PERCENTAGE CALCULATIONS. (a) The commission by rule shall require each transmission and distribution utility, municipally owned utility, and electric cooperative in the ERCOT power region to submit annually to the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region a determination of the utility's or cooperative's peak load for the summer season and peak load for the winter season. (b) The independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region shall make annual determinations of load shed percentages for use during emergency curtailment based on the peak load information submitted under Subsection (a). (c) The independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region may use a look-back period to determine load shed percentages for use during emergency curtailment if the independent organization does not have sufficient information submitted under Subsection (a) for the organization to make the determination as provided by Subsection (b). SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.