H.B. No. 3511 aims to enhance the participation of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market by introducing new regulations regarding their interconnection and aggregation. The bill adds Section 39.9161 to the Utilities Code, defining key terms such as "electric vehicle" and "interconnection." It empowers the commission to establish safety, technical, and performance standards for the interconnection of EVs in the ERCOT power region, ensuring that these standards align with existing regulations from recognized organizations like Underwriters Laboratories and the National Electrical Code.

Additionally, the bill allows electric vehicle owners to sell stored electricity in wholesale energy and ancillary services markets through registered aggregators or load-serving entities. It also enables them to participate in various ERCOT market mechanisms, including ancillary services and virtual power plant programs, through the aforementioned aggregation. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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