Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Anson Solar Center 2's Renewable Energy Credit Generator Certification

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a regulatory document approving Anson Solar Center 2, LLC's application to certify its Anson Solar Center 2 facility as a renewable energy credit generator utilizing solar technology. The Anson Solar facility, with a total rated nameplate capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), has been deemed eligible for renewable energy credits (RECs) in accordance with 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 25.173. This approval allows Anson Solar to generate and sell RECs, promoting the development of renewable energy in Texas.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anson Solar Center 2, LLC's application to certify its facility as a REC generator was approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on September 19, 2025.
  • The Anson Solar facility has a total rated nameplate capacity of 200 MW and is eligible to generate and sell 200 MW of RECs.
  • The facility meets the eligibility criteria outlined in 16 TAC § 25.173(e) as a new facility.
  • The Commission certified Anson Solar's facility as a REC generator, and any subsequent changes to the information provided must be filed with the Commission within 30 days.
  • The facility's registration number is 20973.
  • The Commission must update its records to reflect the certification of Anson Solar's facility.
  • Anson Solar's application included the required information on location, owner, technology, and rated capacity of the facility.

Statistics:

  • 200 MW: The total rated nameplate capacity of the Anson Solar Center 2 facility.
  • 200 MW: The metered generation eligible for RECs from the Anson Solar facility.
  • September 10, 2025: The date of Anson Solar's application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
  • September 18, 2025: The date Commission Staff recommended approval of Anson Solar's application.
  • September 19, 2025: The date of the Public Utility Commission of Texas' approval of Anson Solar's application.
  • 20973: The registration number of Anson Solar.
  • 30 days: The timeframe for Anson Solar to file any subsequent changes to the information provided in the application.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2025, September 19). APPLICATION OF ANSON SOLAR CENTER 2, LLC TO AMEND ITS RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDIT GENERATOR CERTIFICATION NOTICE OF APPROVAL.