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. The definition of "Public utility" is also revised to include entities under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee board of utility regulation and county or municipal-owned utilities providing various services. Additionally, Section 7-51-2403 is restructured to list specific permissible sources of clean or green energy, including solar, wind, nuclear, and biomass, among others.

The bill further modifies the definition of "Energy project" in Sections 5-6-119(a) and 6-54-148(a) to align with the updated terminology and sources of energy. Several sections, including 7-51-2404 and 7-51-2405, are deleted, indicating a significant restructuring of the existing legal framework surrounding energy projects and utilities. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the state's commitment to enhancing its energy infrastructure and promoting sustainable energy sources.

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