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Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Catalyze Pasadena Microgrid Registration

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has announced the approval of Catalyze Pasadena 10585 Red BluffRoad Microgrid, LLC's application for a self-generator registration. The approval comes after the company submitted a series of documents and information to satisfy the registration requirements under 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) SS 25.109. The Commission's Consumer Protection Division, led by James Kelsaw, issued a supplemental recommendation on June 10, 2025, stating that Catalyze Pasadena had met the necessary requirements for registration. The company's registration will be reflected in the Commission's records, and they will be recognized as a qualified facility with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved Catalyze Pasadena 10585 Red BluffRoad Microgrid, LLC's application for a self-generator registration on June 10, 2025.
  • The company submitted a signed affidavit attesting that they are not a power generation company and do not intend to generate electricity intended for wholesale sale.
  • Catalyze Pasadena provided all required information for SG registration under 16 TAC SS 25.109(e), including contact information and details about each generating facility.
  • The company is registered as a qualified facility with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • The Commission's Consumer Protection Division, led by James Kelsaw, issued a supplemental recommendation recommending the approval of Catalyze Pasadena's registration request.
  • The administrative law judge (ALJ) issued Order No. 1 on May 29, 2025, finding the application deficient, but the company subsequently filed supplemental information.

Statistics:

  • Date of approval: June 10, 2025
  • Date of initial application filing: May 15, 2025
  • Date of Commission Staff's filing: May 28, 2025
  • Number of documents submitted by Catalyze Pasadena: multiple
  • Number of SG registration requirements satisfied: all 16 TAC SS 25.109(c) and (e) requirements met
  • Number of days between application filing and approval: approximately 26 days

Sources:

  • Texas Public Utility Commission Memorandum, June 10, 2025, RE: Project No. 58117, Application of Catalyze Pasadena 10585 Red BluffRoad Microgrid, LLC for a Self-Generator Registration (Authority: 16 TAC SS 25.109)

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