The bill proposes the establishment of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee, which will be tasked with making recommendations to enhance energy efficiency, reduce energy waste, and improve demand response programs within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region. The committee will consist of seven ex officio members, including key officials from various state agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The committee is required to meet quarterly and will be chaired by the presiding officer of the commission or a designated employee.

Additionally, the committee will evaluate state programs aimed at reducing electricity demand during peak hours and will provide administrative support through the commission. It is also stipulated that the committee's information will be treated with confidentiality, although it will still be subject to certain public information laws. The committee is mandated to submit a report on its activities and recommendations to the legislature every even-numbered year, with the bill set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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