SB0962

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·2/5/25
Draft Text

Tennessee SB0962 amends state code to regulate high energy use facilities, requiring site assessments and local compliance.

Tennessee SB0962 amends state code to regulate high energy use facilities (HEUF), which require 100 megawatts or more of electrical power. It mandates localities to require applicants to submit site assessments before approving rezoning requests, special exceptions, or special use permits. These assessments must examine the facility's sound profile, effects on water, agricultural resources, parks, and compliance with local ordinances. The act also allows localities to request guidance from the Department of Environment and Conservation for permitting procedures and site assessments.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026