SB2681

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1002; Section 67-6-102 and Title 68, relative to the Bring Your Own Generation (BYOG) Act.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2681 amends the state's energy policy to promote clean energy use in large data centers and artificial intelligence facilities.

Tennessee SB2681, known as the Bring Your Own Generation (BYOG) Act, amends Tennessee Code to encourage clean energy use in large data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. The bill mandates that new data centers or AI facilities with a peak load exceeding 100 megawatts must derive 50% of their primary power load from state-subsidized fossil fuel generation. It also prohibits fossil fuel power purchase agreements from qualifying for state economic development incentives or reduced utility rates.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Apr 1

Senate

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026

Mar 10

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee to 3/17/2026