Relating to electricity planning for large loads.

SB 1942 creates a priority interconnection program for large electricity consumers (facilities with over 75 megawatts of peak demand at a single site) that install on-site power generation. The bill requires the ERCOT grid operator to develop an expedited process where these facilities agree to either feed excess power back to the grid or significantly reduce grid consumption when directed for reliability purposes. Participating large loads would receive priority in the interconnection queue over other applicants, with their on-site generation interconnection processed alongside their facility’s application. The program aims to improve grid reliability during peak demand by incentivizing large consumers to contribute to power supply flexibility.