Utilities Code § 34.0205

Sec. 34.0205. GRANTS AND LOANS. (a) The commission by rule may establish procedures for the application for and award of a grant or loan under this subchapter. (b) The amount of a grant provided under this subchapter may not exceed $500 per kilowatt of capacity. (c) The commission may provide a loan under this subchapter for procurement and operating costs. (d) The commission shall maintain and publish a list of approved vendors eligible to assist with the sale, installation, operation, and ongoing maintenance of Texas backup power packages. (e) The commission may not provide a grant or loan under this subchapter for: (1) a commercial energy system, a private school, or a for-profit entity that does not directly serve public safety and human health; or (2) a source of backup power that does not follow the design and use standards of a Texas backup power package. (f) Information submitted to the commission at any time for the purpose of enabling the commission to make a determination on the award of a grant or loan under this subchapter is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 465 (S.B. 2627), Sec. 2, eff. November 7, 2023. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (S.B. 2268), Sec. 4, eff. June 12, 2025.