Bill that gives Texas increased oversight of largest energy users wins Legislature’s approval

Texas Legislature approves bill increasing oversight of major energy users

Sen. Phil King authored the bill and says it will allow the state to better manage electric supply at times of high demand.

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Bill that gives Texas increased oversight of largest energy users wins Legislature’s approval

A bill that gives Texas oversight over energy transactions between power generators and the state’s largest consumers of electricity heads to Gov. Greg Abbott after the Texas Legislature agreed on changes. Senate Bill 6 also proposes new ways to assess the amount of electricity that is available to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and gives them the authority to shut off power to industrial consumers in an emergency. Sen. Phil King auth…

Bill that gives Texas increased oversight of largest energy users wins Legislature’s approval - The Morning Sun

A bill that gives Texas oversight over energy transactions between power generators and the state’s largest consumers of electricity heads to Gov. Greg Abbott after the Texas Legislature agreed on changes Thursday. Senate Bill 6 also proposes new ways to assess the amount of electricity that is available to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the main manager of the state’s grid, giving them the authority to shut off power to industrial c…