SB 1682 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the Tennessee public utilities commission; requires electric and water utilities that provide service to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the commission; requires the commission's executive director to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

SB 1682 requires data centers in Tennessee with more than 20 megawatts of power capacity to register with the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC). Electric and water utilities serving these registered data centers must report their usage and service rates monthly to the TPUC starting January 1, 2027. The TPUC will compile and publish this data on its website, providing public transparency about energy and water consumption at large data centers. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, with penalties for non-compliance including daily fines up to $1,000 (capped at $25,000).
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
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Jan 21, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Jan 15, 2026
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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