LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 12, 2013

TO:	Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1239 by Rodríguez (Relating to compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generation.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Utilities Code relating to compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generation. The bill would require the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to establish distributed renewable generation compensation, interconnection, and equipment standards. The bill also requires the PUC to establish minimum standards and procedures for interconnection and metering by municipally owned utilities that implement customer choice under Chapter 40, Utilities Code. The bill would repeal Section 39.916 (h), Utilities Code, relating to electric utility or retail electric providers contracting with a distributed renewable generation owner.

Based on information provided by the PUC, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

The Texas Public Power Association reported no significant fiscal impact on municipally-owned electric utilities is anticipated. The Angelina and Neches River Authority reported no fiscal impact is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

473 Public Utility Commission of Texas

LBB Staff:

UP, RB, ED, TP