A new Texas Senate Bill, SB 6, has been introduced, aimed at regulating large loads connected to the state grid through battery storage and microgrid projects. The legislation seeks to address concerns about grid stability and fairness by restricting the authority of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to curtail large loads, while increasing developer responsibilities and requiring greater transparency in project applications, interconnection studies, and infrastructure upgrades.

**Energy Procurement Teams Must Account for Regional Grid Variations** Companies seeking to standardize their energy procurement processes across different regions are potentially overlooking critical variations in grid regulations, interconnection agreements, and market procedures. While similar commercial terms may be negotiated for renewable energy projects in states like Texas, California, and those in the Mid-Atlantic region,

HENDERSON COUNTY — A dispute over a proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake has spurred significant changes in state regulations concerning technology infrastructure development in East Texas. Following substantial local opposition that led developer Diode Ventures to abandon its project plans, Governor Greg Abbott, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), and ERCOT have