LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 1, 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 distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Utilities Code relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation. 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 Public Utility Commission, 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