Relating to the interconnection of a facility in the ERCOT power region to certain other facilities.

Added new subsection (c-1) that defines 'facility' more broadly to include those that consume, generate, transmit, or distribute electricity, and established a public interest determination process before interconnection approval.

Created new subsection (c-2) requiring the commission to apply specific procedures from Section 37.056 when reviewing interconnection applications, including consideration of technical attributes, costs, and reliability assessments.

Revised application deadlines and certificate requirements, specifying that applicants must seek commission determinations 180 days before seeking Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders.

Clarified that electric cooperatives are not required to obtain certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain interconnection projects, while other entities must follow the new public interest determination process.

Updated the definition of 'facility' to explicitly include entities that consume, generate, transmit, or distribute electricity, broadening the scope of facilities subject to interconnection rules.