Senate Bill 884 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to update definitions and permissible sources of clean or green energy. Notably, the term "Clean energy" is replaced with "Clean or green energy" in Section 7-51-2401. Additionally, the definition of "Public utility" is revised to include entities under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee board of utility regulation and county or municipal-owned utilities providing essential services. The bill also expands the list of permissible sources of clean or green energy or renewable energy to include a wide range of options such as solar, wind, hydropower, nuclear, and biomass, among others.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that public utilities must comply with requirements related to clean or green energy or renewable energy by utilizing one or more of the specified sources, regardless of how the political subdivision categorizes these requirements. Several sections of the current law are deleted and replaced to reflect these changes, including the removal of Section 7-51-2404 and Section 7-51-2405, which may have contained outdated provisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the state's commitment to advancing energy infrastructure and sustainability.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-51-2401, 7-51-2403, 7-51-2404, 5-6-119(a), 5-6-119, 6-54-148(a), 6-54-148, 7-51-2405