Energy - As introduced, enacts the "Bring Your Own Generation Act." - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1002; Section 67-6-102 and Title 68.

Summary

The BYOG Act adds new rules for data centers and artificial‑intelligence facilities that have a peak demand of 100 MW or more. It imposes a clean‑energy transition surcharge, deposits the money into the state environmental fund, and mandates that 50 % of their electricity come from new carbon‑free sources on‑site or via direct interconnection. It also bars the use of fossil‑fuel power purchase agreements for state incentives or primary power loads.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share