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SB 2213

Public Utilities - As introduced, requires that a public utility's request to the public utility commission for a cost recovery mechanism regarding innovative natural gas resource infrastructure be submitted in writing. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 65 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Brent Taylor

Tennessee utilities must submit written cost recovery requests to the PUC for innovative natural gas infrastructure, establishing formal procedural requirements for rate-setting.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · SB 2213

Legislative bill overview

SB 2213 requires Tennessee public utilities to submit written requests to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) when seeking cost recovery mechanisms for innovative natural gas resource infrastructure projects. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to establish this procedural requirement and passed the Senate unanimously with amendments.

Why is this important

This bill establishes formal documentation requirements for utility infrastructure investments, which affects how costs for new gas projects are recovered from ratepayers. Clear written procedures can increase transparency in utility rate-setting but may also create bureaucratic barriers or standardize processes that utilities currently handle informally.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't clearly define what constitutes "innovative natural gas resource infrastructure," potentially leading to disputes over which projects require formal written requests versus informal proceedings
  • Ratepayer impact: Cost recovery mechanisms directly affect consumer utility bills; stakeholders may disagree on whether formalized procedures adequately protect ratepayers or simply streamline utility cost-passing
  • Industry burden vs. transparency: Utilities may view mandatory written submissions as administrative burden, while consumer advocates may argue the requirement is insufficient without additional PUC oversight provisions

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

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