Registration and Re-registration Requirements for Power Generation Companies in Texas

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a document detailing the registration and re-registration requirements for power generation companies (PGCs) and self-generators. This document outlines the necessary steps and forms to be completed by PGCs and self-generators, in accordance with 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 25.109. As of June 12, 2025, the registration process is active, and PGCs and self-generators are required to comply with the regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • PGCs and self-generators must register with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, completing the registration form and affidavit, if applicable.
  • Registrants must check one of the following: New PGC registration, Amendment of PGC registration, PGC re-registration, PGC compliance update, New self-generator registration, Amendment of self-generator registration, Self-generator re-registration, or Self-generator compliance update.
  • If filing an amendment, registrants must check all applicable boxes and fill in only the relevant sections of the form.
  • The affidavit is required to be completed and filed if the registrant's information has not changed from the previous registration.
  • PGCs and self-generators already registered or that applied for registration before April 26, 2023, must complete the compliance update form to come into compliance with 16 TAC § 25.109 on or before June 1, 2023.
  • The biannual renewal of registration is not applicable until February 2024.
  • Registrants must complete the entire form, as applicable to their type of registration.

Statistics:

  • As of June 12, 2025, the registration process is active.
  • PGCs and self-generators must complete the registration form and affidavit, if applicable.
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has primary responsibility for enforcing the regulations outlined in 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 25.109.
  • The biannual renewal of registration is not applicable until February 2024.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas, Registration and Re-registration Form for Power Generation Companies (PGC) and Self-Generators (In accordance with 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 25.109), Filed Date - 2025-06-12 02:12:43 PM
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas, Document Number: 53385, Item Number: 3665, TES=~