TITLE: Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.

SUMMARY: Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Sections 186.007(a-1) and (d), Utilities Code, are amended to read as follows: (a-1) The commission shall analyze emergency operations plans developed by electric utilities as defined by Section 31.002, power generation companies, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives that operate generation facilities in this state and prepare a weather emergency preparedness report on power generation weatherization preparedness. In preparing the report, the commission shall: (1) review the emergency operations plans currently on file with the commission; (2) analyze and determine the ability of the electric grid to withstand extreme weather events in the upcoming year; (3) consider the anticipated weather patterns for the upcoming year and the potential for extreme events due to climate variability as forecasted by the National Weather Service or any similar state or national agency; and (4) make recommendations on improving emergency operations plans and procedures in order to ensure the continuity of electric service. (d) The commission shall submit the report described by Subsection (a-1) to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the members of the legislature not later than September 30, 2022 [2012].SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.