SB 1003 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.

This bill changes how Texas homeowners and businesses with rooftop solar or small wind systems outside the ERCOT grid get compensated for excess electricity they generate. It requires utilities to first offset the owner's own electricity consumption with their renewable generation, then credit any surplus electricity to their bill. This applies specifically to owners using a single-meter connection method, ensuring they receive full value for their renewable energy production without needing separate metering. The policy directly affects renewable energy producers in non-ERCOT areas, streamlining their billing and compensation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
CB
César Blanco
DDemocratic
TX
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