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Registration Requirements for Power Generation Companies and Self-Generators in Texas

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a registration form for power generation companies (PGCs) and self-generators, effective June 5, 2025. The form requires PGCs and self-generators to provide detailed information about their operations, including their business structure, emergency contact information, and regulatory compliance. The form also includes an affidavit that must be notarized by a public notary.

Key Takeaways:

  • The registration form is divided into four parts: Type of Registration, Registration Information, Applicable to Registration of Power Generation Companies, and Affidavit.
  • PGCs and self-generators must complete the form accurately and truthfully, and provide any necessary attachments, including copies of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) registrations.
  • The form requires PGCs and self-generators to provide detailed information about their corporate structure, including names and Commission registration numbers of their corporate parent companies.
  • PGCs and self-generators must also provide information about their emergency operations plan, including the project number and item number of the filing.
  • The form includes an affidavit that must be signed by an authorized representative of the registrant, swearing and affirming the truth and accuracy of the information provided.

Statistics:

  • As of June 4, 2025, the registration form has been updated to reflect changes in the Texas Administrative Code.
  • The affidavit must be notarized by a public notary, and the notary public must provide their signature, name, and commission expiration date.
  • The registrant must provide their name, address, and contact information, as well as the name and title of their regulatory contact.
  • The form requires PGCs and self-generators to provide information about their business activities, including their intention to generate electricity and sell it at wholesale.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (Updated 7/21/23). Registration Form for Power Generation Companies and Self-Generators. Retrieved from [www.puc.texas.gov](http://www.puc.texas.gov)
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (Updated 7/21/23). 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) SS 25.109. Retrieved from [www.puc.texas.gov](http://www.puc.texas.gov)
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). (No date). Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) registrations. Retrieved from [www.ferc.gov](http://www.ferc.gov)

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