Nearing the Legislative Finish Line

DOUG LEWIN | Source: Doug Lewin | Posted 05/28/2025

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Key legislative deadlines have passed but much remains to be determined in final days; large load bill passes the House; Senate amends, passes coastal wind bill; nuclear bill passes Senate committee

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The House has given preliminary approval to Senate Bill 6, which will soon return to the Senate for final concurrence or further negotiations. The bill includes provisions requiring large loads to pay a fee for screening studies and notify ERCOT of potential sites, aiming to provide a clearer picture of load growth. It also establishes a program for large loads to turn off with 24-hour notice during emergencies and grants ERCOT veto power over data center colocations. A controversial aspect is the introduction of a 'kill switch' for large loads, which ERCOT and the PUC must use cautiously to avoid frequency issues.

Additionally, the Senate has amended and passed House Bill 3556, which involves coastal wind developers consulting with Parks & Wildlife, while also allowing for administrative reviews instead of outright project shutdowns. The Senate committee has advanced House Bill 14, which proposes a reimbursement grant program for nuclear projects, reducing the funding request significantly. Meanwhile, several anti-energy bills have stalled, but many key energy proposals remain active as the legislative session progresses, with ongoing discussions and potential amendments expected.

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