Rules for Connecting Solar to the Grid
City Council meeting · Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM
The decision
Should Bastrop set rules for connecting private solar panels and other small power systems to the city’s electric grid?
Who notices: Bastrop Power & Light customers who have or want their own power-generating equipment would be affected.
We used AI to help explain this decision using official city records.
How the council voted
Passed5–0 September 8, 2026
The council approved the consent agenda, which included a second reading of rules for connecting private solar panels and other small power-generating systems to the Bastrop Power & Light grid.
0 Yes · 0 No · 0 Didn't vote
- Perry LowePlace 1 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Cynthia MeyerPlace 2 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Kevin PlunkettPlace 3 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Kerry FosslerPlace 4 (citywide)Didn't vote
- John KirklandPlace 5 (citywide)Didn't vote
Each council member's vote, as recorded by the City of Bastrop.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
The City's documents don't give us enough detail to explain this.
Possible concerns
The City's documents don't give us enough detail to explain this.
Over the years
Residents with home power-generating systems
Residents’ ability to use home-generated electricity while connected to the city grid could depend on the requirements adopted.
This could happen over time, based on the proposal. It is not certain.
What changes for you
Private power-generating systems would have a set of city rules to follow when connecting to Bastrop Power & Light.
Where we got this information
We used AI to help explain this decision using official city records from Bastrop. A person has not checked this explanation yet.
2026-28
Read the City's own words
Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-28 establishing rules for connecting private solar panels and other small power-generating systems to the Bastrop Power & Light electric grid.