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 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 bill outlines the committee's responsibilities, which include soliciting information from relevant state agencies to evaluate programs aimed at reducing electricity demand during peak hours. The commission will provide administrative support to the committee, and the committee's activities will be reported to the legislature every even-numbered year. The bill also includes provisions regarding the confidentiality of certain information related to the committee's operations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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