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This bill modifies the administrative structure and reporting requirements of Tennessee's state energy policy council by shifting administrative oversight jointly to the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Environment and Conservation. The bill requires the council to meet quarterly, with at least two meetings per year held in-person and allows for teleconference participation. It mandates the council to produce an initial comprehensive energy report by July 1, 2026, which must analyze Tennessee's energy sources, including production goals, strengths and weaknesses of different energy sources, current capacity, and potential future energy extraction and delivery systems. The report must be electronically distributed to relevant legislative committees and made available on both departments' websites, with notifications sent to registered individuals. The bill also clarifies the process for filling council membership vacancies, requiring a successor to be appointed within 30 days by the original appointing authority. These changes aim to enhance the council's accountability, transparency, and strategic planning for Tennessee's energy needs, ensuring more coordinated and proactive energy policy development.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0968&ga=114