Public Utility Commission of Texas Certifies Parliament Solar LLC's Renewable Energy Credit Generator

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has certified Parliament Solar LLC's Parliament Solar facility as a renewable energy credit (REC) generator, following a staff recommendation by James Kelsaw, Utility Analyst of the Consumer Protection Division. This decision was made after reviewing Parliament Solar LLC's application, which included information on the facility's location, owner, technology, and rated capacity. The facility has a registered generation capacity of 480.00 MW, making it eligible for RECs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Parliament Solar LLC has been certified as a REC generator by the PUCT, allowing it to produce solar RECs in the trading program.
  • The Parliament Solar facility qualifies as a new facility, meeting the eligibility criteria outlined in 16 TAC SS 25.173(e)(2)(A).
  • The facility has a registered generation capacity of 480.00 MW, but its maximum capacity is limited to 480 MW due to a POI.
  • Parliament Solar LLC provided all required information, including the facility's location, owner, technology, and rated capacity.
  • The certification process includes a review of the application, supplemental information, and a recommendation by the staff.
  • The facility must adhere to 16 TAC SS 25.173(d)(1), which requires demonstration of the facility's eligibility criteria.
  • Parliament Solar LLC is registered with the Commission as a power generation company with registration number 20932.

Statistics:

  • Registered generation capacity: 480.00 MW
  • Maximum capacity: 504.9 MW (limited to 480 MW due to POI)
  • Date of application: June 4, 2025
  • Date of supplemental information: June 5 and June 6, 2025
  • Review period: 30 days for any subsequent changes to the application

Sources:

Texas Public Utility Commission of Texas Memorandum, Filed on June 6, 2025, Control Number - 58197 Item Number - 5.