The bill, H.B. No. 574, amends Section 39.151 of the Utilities Code to require independent organizations certified to manage the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region to utilize adaptive model data analytics software for forecasting power generation system availability. Specifically, a new subsection (g-9) is added, stipulating that maintaining certification as an independent organization necessitates the use of this software.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a timeline for compliance, mandating that any independent organization certified by the Public Utility Commission of Texas before September 1, 2025, must begin using the adaptive model data analytics software by September 1, 2026, at the latest. If an organization fails to comply by this deadline, the Public Utility Commission is granted the authority to decertify it. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Utilities Code 39.151 (Utilities Code 39)