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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