Tex.
Utils. Code Section 39.166
Reliability Plan for Regions with Rapid Electrical Load Growth
(a)
The commission shall direct the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 (Essential Organizations) for the ERCOT power region to:(1)
identify each region in which transmission capacity is insufficient to meet the region’s existing and forecasted electrical load, as reasonably determined by the certificated transmission service provider; and(2)
develop a reliability plan to serve existing and forecasted electrical load in the identified region.(b)
The commission shall develop a plan to implement each reliability plan adopted under Subsection (a) to ensure timely development and approval of necessary transmission service improvements.(b)
Each electric industry report submitted under this section must:(1)
identify existing and potential transmission and distribution constraints and system needs within the ERCOT power region, alternatives for meeting system needs, and recommendations for meeting system needs;(2)
summarize key findings from:(A)
the grid reliability assessment conducted under Section 39.165 (Grid Reliability Assessment); and(B)
the report required by Section 39.9112 (Report on Transmission and Generation Capacity);(3)
outline basic information regarding the electric grid and market in this state, including generation capacity, customer demand, and transmission capacity currently installed on the grid and projected in the future; and(4)
be presented in plain language that is readily understandable by a person with limited knowledge of the electric industry.
Source:
Section 39.166 — Reliability Plan for Regions with Rapid Electrical Load Growth, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.39.htm#39.166 (accessed May 26, 2025).
