SB7 - In May 1999, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 7, designed to restructure the State's electric utility industry. SB7 also established a goal for energy efficiency. In 2002, energy efficiency resources must satisfy at least 5% of each affected utility's growth in demand. Starting in 2003, at least 10% must be satisfied by energy efficiency.

Senate Bill 7.pdf

Energy Efficiency Rule - In March 2000, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) adopted the "Energy Efficiency Rule" which provides the State's regulated utilities with guidance toward the establishment of new, cost-effective energy efficiency programs. This rule was revised in late 2002.

Energy Efficiency Rule.pdf

Energy Efficiency Implementation Project - Working with the Staff of the PUCT and other parties, the State's investor-owned utilities developed a comprehensive set of programs to cost-effectively induce energy efficiency.  Work products developed through the Implementation Project were codified as Subst. R.25.184. This rule was approved by the PUCT on June 18, 2003.

Rulemaking Regarding Energy Efficiency Implementation Project