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Texas SB 6 Overhauls Rules for Large Energy Loads in ERCOT

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A new state law in Texas, SB 6, significantly changes how large loads interconnect with and operate within The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. Energy companies developing large data centers, crypto...more

K&L Gates LLP

Update—Senate Bill 6: A Texas Bill Impacting Large Load Development in ERCOT

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As previously reported, Senator Phil King and Senator Charles Schwertner introduced Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6) in February 2025. After various amendments and updates, the bill has passed the Texas House and Senate and is now...more

Jackson Walker

Senate Bill 6 & Upcoming Changes to Texas Electric Regulations: What Data Centers and Large Power Users Need to Know

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Texas has long been a magnet for manufacturing and data center development, thanks to its business-friendly climate, abundant land, and low-cost energy infrastructure. But as the state’s electric grid faces new challenges...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Power Outlook: How Texas Senate Bill 6 Could Impact Large Load Projects - March 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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This program will provide an overview of how proposed Texas Senate Bill 6, if enacted, could impact large load projects within ERCOT, including data centers, industrial plants, and more....more

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Texas Senate Bill 6 and Impacts on Large Load Development in ERCOT

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On 12 February 2025, Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6), authored by Sen. Phil King and Sen. Charles Schwertner, was filed. The low bill number on this indicates it is a priority bill and will likely have momentum. If passed, this...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Texas Oil's Future: Between Biden's Ban and Trump's Promises

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With just days remaining in office, President Joe Biden has cast uncertainty over President-Elect Donald Trump's campaign promises of U.S. energy dominance. On Jan. 6, 2025, President Biden announced an executive action to...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Powering Texas: Roadmap for Structuring Bankable TEF Projects - October 9th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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Join us as we explore the intricacies of developing government-funded projects, with a focus on the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan program. Vinson & Elkins’ finance, project development, construction, and regulatory lawyers...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Three Unfolding Cases Could Shape Future Energy Litigation, and Perhaps Business Practices

A stream of judicial decisions in the pipeline will have important implications for the energy industry. The three cases discussed below are among those that energy litigators and industry professionals are watching in 2024....more

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Texas Energy Fund Update

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On November 7, 2023, Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Energy Fund (“TEF”). The TEF, which will be administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”) with assistance from a...more

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Texas Hydrogen Alliance – “All Things Hydrogen” Event Recap

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On Thursday, January 11, 2024, the Texas Hydrogen Alliance (“THA”) hosted “All Things Hydrogen,” an in-person educational and networking reception held in Houston, Texas at the offices of Foley & Lardner LLP (“Foley”). The...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

A Survey Of Texas Electric System Legislative Implementation

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The Texas Legislature, primarily responding to the unprecedented ERCOT system load shed event during 2021’s Winter Storm Uri, enacted far-reaching system and wholesale market reforms during its 2021 and 2023 legislative...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Overview of the Impact of the 88th Legislative Session on the Oil, Gas and Renewables Industries in Texas

The 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature saw an unusually high number of proposed bills with a stated focus of ensuring reliability of the Texas grid and favoring “dispatchable generation” (having output within human...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Key Takeaways for the Energy Industry from the 2023 Texas Legislative Session: What Passed and What Failed

Monday, May 29, 2023, marked the official end of the 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature. It was an especially active session for the energy industry, which saw the passage of several bills that, if signed into law...more

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How the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Affects Texas

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With President Biden signing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law, Texas is set to receive an estimated $35.4 billion to improve infrastructure. Jackson Walker attorneys Amanda Crouch and Kate Goodrich walk through...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Texas Hedging: Why Did Some Projects Emerge Unharmed While Others Are in Trouble?

The winter storm in Texas last month altered perceptions of the Texas electricity market (not to mention the heavy toll it took on the residents of Texas), including the reputation of renewable energy hedges. However, not all...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

The Energy Market in 2021: From Crisis to Opportunity - Reenergizing after the Storm

The energy market has undergone significant change in the past 12 months, with even more on the horizon. Our webinar series explores how these changes have shaped—and will continue to impact—the energy industry, including...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] The Energy Market in 2021: From Crisis to Opportunity | Reenergizing after the Storm - March 17th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm...

The energy market has undergone significant change in the past 12 months, with even more on the horizon. Join us for a webinar series as we explore how these changes have shaped—and will continue to impact—the energy...more

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