Amend HB 912 (house committee printing) on page 1 as follows:
(1) On line 5, strike "Section 39.554(f)" and substitute "Section 39.554".
(2) On line 5, between "amended" and "to", insert "by amending Subsection (f) and adding Subsection (i)".
(3) Between lines 20 and 21, insert the following:
(i) Before approving an alternative method for compensating a distributed renewable generation owner for electricity generated by distributed renewable generation or a qualifying facility, the commission shall require the electric utility to conduct and submit to the commission a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis using established best practices to justify the rates of compensation and any associated fees. The commission must consider the comprehensive cost-benefit analysis before approving alternative rates for compensating distributed renewable generation owners or the continuation of net metering, including any rates or fees that apply only to distributed renewable generation owners and reflect the value provided by the distributed renewable generation or qualifying facility.
(4) On line 21, strike "2025" and substitute "2026".