S.B. No. 2717 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 11 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.

Additionally, the bill outlines the Council's responsibilities, including developing a list of current energy efficiency programs and creating a user-friendly webpage for consumers to find available programs in their service areas. The Council will also prepare a biennial report with evaluations and recommendations to be submitted to the legislature. The bill specifies that the Council is not subject to certain provisions of the Government Code regarding public information, and it will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if not.

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