H.B. No. 3826 proposes the establishment of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council, which will be added as Chapter 18 to Subtitle A, Title 2 of the Utilities Code. The council's primary purpose is to promote energy efficiency across the state by evaluating and recommending strategies for energy efficiency programs, measuring performance, and facilitating coordination with federal funding opportunities. The council will consist of nine ex officio members from various state agencies, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and will meet at least twice a year.

The bill outlines specific duties for the council, including the development of a list of current energy efficiency programs and the creation of a user-friendly webpage for consumers to find available programs in their service areas. Additionally, the council is required to prepare a biennial report detailing its evaluations and recommendations, which must be submitted to the legislature. The council will also have certain confidentiality protections regarding its information, and the provisions of Chapter 2110 of the Government Code will not apply to it. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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