Texas Utilities Code

§ 187.004 — EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLANS FOR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITIES

UT § 187.004Title 4. DELIVERY OF UTILITY SERVICES · Part B. PROVISIONS REGULATING DELIVERY OF SERVICES · Ch. 187. BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY SAFETY

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(a)In this section, "first responder" has the meaning assigned by Section 78B.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(b)The commissioner by rule may prescribe procedures or requirements as necessary for the purposes of this section.

(c)A battery operator or a municipally owned utility shall produce a site-specific emergency operations plan for each battery energy storage facility site owned or operated by the battery operator or utility. The site-specific emergency operations plan must include:

(1)an identification of potential risks and hazards specific to the site, including an assessment of any potential environmental effects resulting from an equipment failure;

(2)a hazard mitigation analysis;

(3)procedures for the safe shutdown, de-energizing, or isolation of equipment and facilities under emergency conditions, including emergency procedures to be followed in case of fire;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 641 (H.B. 3824), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.