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SB 2502

Planning, Public - As introduced, enacts the "Electric Grid Resilience, Transparency, and Planning Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 58 and Title 65.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Heidi Campbell

Tennessee bill establishes electric grid resilience, transparency, and planning requirements across utility and infrastructure codes to improve grid reliability and public oversight.

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2502

Legislative bill overview

SB 2502 enacts the "Electric Grid Resilience, Transparency, and Planning Act," which amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code to establish new requirements around electric grid planning, resilience, and public transparency. The bill modifies statutes across planning, utilities, and environmental domains to create comprehensive frameworks for grid management and reporting.

Why is this important

Electric grid reliability directly affects public safety, economic activity, and essential services during emergencies. As extreme weather events become more frequent and electricity demand grows, establishing clear resilience standards and transparency requirements helps utilities and policymakers identify vulnerabilities and coordinate infrastructure investments. This bill addresses whether Tennessee's current regulatory framework adequately prepares the grid for future challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Enhanced resilience and planning requirements likely increase utility operational costs, raising questions about whether these expenses transfer to ratepayers and how affordability concerns are addressed
  • Regulatory scope: Amendments across seven titles suggest substantial regulatory expansion; critics may argue this increases bureaucratic burden on utilities, while advocates contend it's necessary oversight
  • Transparency vs. security trade-offs: Detailed grid planning information made public could benefit community awareness but raises cybersecurity concerns about exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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