Senate Committee Says Batteries Aren't Dispatchable: Grid Roundup #44

Senate B&C Committee advances bill that would severely restrict power development and economy; resistance heat bill filed; backup power workshop next week; Chairman King's wildfire bills to be heard.

In this issue:

• Senate Business & Commerce Committee passes requirement for 50% of new generation to be dispatchable but excludes batteries. Due to gas turbine supply chain constraints, SB 388 would significantly slow Texas economic growth and raise costs;

• Rep. Anchia files bill to directly address winter peak demand problems;

• Workshop and comment period announced for Texas Backup Power Program;

• Chairman Ken King’s wildfire bills to be heard Wednesday.

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