COMMISSION DUTIES.

(a) The commission shall convene an advisory committee in the manner provided by Chapter 2110, Government Code. (b) The advisory committee shall recommend criteria for the commission to employ in making a grant or loan under this subchapter. (c) The commission shall contract with a research entity that has experience in microgrid design to analyze critical facility characteristics and requirements in this state and develop for Texas backup power packages: (1) sets of specifications for standard backup power packages of various sizes that can serve most critical facilities in this state; and (2) specifications for standard interconnection, communications, and controls for Texas backup power packages.