House Bill 747 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the state energy policy council, emphasizing the need for a strategic energy production plan to position Tennessee as an energy exporter. The bill highlights the importance of collaboration with the Tennessee Valley Authority and the necessity of preparing for a nuclear power renaissance while also developing traditional and emerging energy technologies. It reconstitutes the energy policy council to include experts from various energy sectors, ensuring that policymakers receive informed recommendations on energy production capabilities.

Key amendments in the bill include the assignment of administrative oversight responsibilities to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Environment and Conservation. The council is required to meet quarterly and produce an initial report by July 1, 2026, detailing energy source goals, analyses of strengths and weaknesses, and assessments of current capacities against projected demands. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for filling vacancies on the council and mandates that reports be distributed electronically to relevant legislative committees and made available on the departments' websites.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-204-106, 68-204-103, 68-204-108, 68-204-104