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This bill addresses several key aspects of electrical interconnection and power generation in Texas, focusing on large load customers in the ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) power region. The bill establishes new standards for interconnecting large electrical loads (defined as loads over 75 megawatts) that aim to support business development while minimizing infrastructure costs and maintaining grid reliability. It requires large load customers to disclose details about their interconnection requests, on-site backup generating facilities, and potential alternative service locations. The bill introduces a flat study fee of at least $100,000 for initial transmission screening and creates uniform financial commitment requirements for developing transmission infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation allows water supply and sewer service corporations in smaller counties to generate and sell excess electric power, provides protocols for load curtailment during emergency conditions, and mandates the development of a demand reduction service for large load customers. The Public Utility Commission of Texas is tasked with evaluating existing wholesale transmission cost methodologies and determining whether current cost allocation practices appropriately assign system costs across different customer classes, with a requirement to amend rules by the end of 2026 to ensure more equitable cost allocation.

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