Sec. 391.002. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall establish and administer a new technology implementation grant program to assist the implementation of new technologies to reduce emissions from facilities and other stationary sources in this state. The commission may establish a minimum capital expenditure threshold for projects under Subsection (b)(2). Under the program, the commission shall provide grants or other financial incentives for eligible projects to offset the incremental cost of emissions reductions.
(b) Projects that may be considered for a grant under the program include:
(1) advanced clean energy projects, as defined by Section 382.003;
(2) new technology projects that reduce emissions of regulated pollutants from point sources; and
(3) electricity storage projects related to renewable energy, including projects to store electricity produced from wind and solar generation that provide efficient means of making the stored energy available during periods of peak energy use.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 1796), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1230 (S.B. 1727), Sec. 20, eff. June 14, 2013.
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