HB0946

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 54; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to high energy use facilities.

Introduced·2/4/25

Tennessee HB0946 amends state laws to regulate high energy use facilities (HEUF) requiring 100 megawatts or more of electrical power.

Tennessee HB0946 amends various state laws to establish regulations for high energy use facilities (HEUF) requiring 100 megawatts or more of electrical power. The bill defines HEUF and outlines procedures for localities to follow when considering rezoning requests, special exceptions, or special use permits for new HEUFs. Localities must require applicants to submit site assessments examining the sound profile of the HEUF on nearby residential areas and schools.

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Where it stands

Current
Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

5 Yea

RRRRR

2 Nay

DD

History

Mar 18

House

Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to January 2027 Calendar

Mar 11

House

Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026