Tennessee HB1461 mandates annual reporting and auditing for high performance computing facilities, requiring them to devote at least 50% of their.
Tennessee HB1461 amends state code to regulate high performance computing (HPC) facilities, which are defined as those using over 50 megawatts per month. Operators must annually report energy use and public benefits to the Department of Environment and Conservation, the Comptroller of the Treasury, and local governments. They must also conduct internal audits and permit external audits. Failure to comply results in suspension of operating licenses and permits. The act defines "public benefit" broadly, including effects on society, academia, public health, and the economy.
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