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This bill addresses distributed energy resources (DERs) in Texas by introducing several key provisions to support and regulate their integration into the electrical grid. The bill defines a distributed energy resource as an electricity generation or storage resource located on the distribution system or customer's side of the meter, and requires the Public Utility Commission to establish rules for their use. Specifically, the bill mandates that electric utilities allow residential customers to use meter socket adapters for distributed generation and energy storage systems, and requires the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to expand participation in distributed energy resource programs by removing capacity and load zone limitations. The legislation also calls for an expedited interconnection process for distributed energy resources, establishes technical requirements for their installation, and ensures that DER owners are fairly compensated for their contributions to grid resilience. Additionally, the bill introduces a new program for electric vehicle interconnection, allowing electric vehicle owners to sell stored electricity back to the grid and receive credits. The Public Utility Commission must adopt these rules by December 31, 2025, and the bill will take effect either immediately with a two-thirds legislative vote or on September 1, 2025.

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