Relating to the interconnection of electric vehicles to the ERCOT power grid.
relating to the interconnection of electric vehicles to the ERCOT
power grid.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 39, Utilities Code, is
amended by adding Section 39.9161 to read as follows:
Sec. 39.9161. INTERCONNECTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (a)
In this section:
(1) “Electric vehicle” has the meaning assigned by
Section 42.0102.
(2) “Interconnection” means the right of an electric
vehicle owner to physically connect the electric vehicle to an
electricity distribution system and the technical requirements,
rules, or processes for the connection.
(b) The commission by rule may establish safety, technical,
and performance standards for electric vehicles that may be
interconnected. In adopting the rules, the commission shall
consider standards published by the Underwriters Laboratories, the
National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, and
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
(c) The commission by rule may establish a program to allow
the sale of electricity stored by an electric vehicle to the
transmission grid and distribution system. The rules may authorize
an electric utility or retail electric provider to contract with an
electric vehicle owner so that:
(1) electricity stored by the electric vehicle is made
available for sale to the transmission grid and distribution
system;
(2) the value of that electricity is credited to the
electric vehicle owner; and
(3) electric vehicles are eligible to participate in
ERCOT market mechanisms, including ancillary services, Virtual
Power Plants (VPPs), and Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource
(ADER) programs, ensuring their full integration as grid assets.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
