General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Condemns NES's response to the January 2026 ice storm. -

House Resolution 149 (HR 149) is a formal statement condemning Nashville Electric Service's (NES) response to the January 2026 ice storm, which caused widespread, prolonged power outages affecting tens of thousands of customers across multiple counties. The resolution specifically criticizes NES for inadequate communication, inaccurate outage estimates, and poor leadership during the crisis, which worsened hardships for vulnerable residents and businesses. It urges NES's Board of Directors to review the storm response, consider replacing the CEO if needed, and develop a public corrective action plan focused on grid improvements and better communication. This resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses the Tennessee House's disapproval and calls for NES leadership accountability.