The bill, H.B. No. 3346, aims to enhance the framework for distributed energy resources (DER) in Texas by amending various sections of the Utilities Code. It introduces a new section, 17.011, which mandates electric utilities to modify service requirements to allow residential customers to use certified meter socket adapters for distributed generation and energy storage systems. Additionally, it defines "distributed energy resource" in Section 31.002, encompassing generation and storage resources that provide electricity to the distribution system and load resources that can adjust electricity usage based on grid conditions. The bill also establishes a pilot project for aggregated distributed energy resources and outlines the commission's responsibilities in facilitating interconnections and ensuring fair compensation for contributions to grid resilience.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the interconnection of electric vehicles, requiring the commission to set safety and performance standards and establish a program for selling electricity stored in electric vehicles back to the grid. It also emphasizes the need for expedited application and approval processes for the interconnection of DERs, particularly those with capacities under 50 kilowatts. The Public Utility Commission of Texas is tasked with adopting the necessary rules by December 31, 2025, to implement these changes effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Utilities Code 31.002, Utilities Code 39.002, Utilities Code 39.3515 (Utilities Code 39, Utilities Code 31)