TN HB2061

Data centers with power capacity exceeding 20 megawatts must register with the Tennessee Public Utility Commission beginning January 1, 2027

Registration requires disclosure of physical address, operator contact information, power capacity, utility providers, and on-site employee count

Electric and water utilities must report consumption data for registered data centers to the commission within 30 days of each billing cycle, with reports published on the commission's website

Civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day (maximum $25,000) may be assessed for failure to register or update registration information

Act takes effect July 1, 2026, with rulemaking authority granted to the Tennessee Public Utility Commission