Energy

This bill is a non-binding resolution expressing the Tennessee General Assembly's support for the state's bid to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus from the U.S. Department of Energy. It urges Governor Bill Lee to submit a comprehensive response to the federal request by April 1, 2026, and declares legislative intent to take necessary actions to position Tennessee as the host. The resolution highlights Tennessee's existing nuclear infrastructure, including its history with the Manhattan Project, current nuclear facilities, and recent investments in nuclear energy development. As a statement of position rather than a law, it does not create new legal obligations but serves to publicly affirm the state's commitment to pursuing this federal opportunity.

HB 801 removes a specific energy efficiency requirement for low-sloped roofs in Tennessee. It amends state law to clarify that the International Energy Conservation Code's roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance rules no longer apply to such roofs starting July 1, 2025. This change directly affects builders, developers, and homeowners constructing or renovating low-sloped roofs across Tennessee. The bill achieves this by adding a new provision to Tennessee Code Title 68, Chapter 120, eliminating the requirement without creating new rules. The law became effective April 3, 2025, with the policy change taking effect on July 1, 2025.