Tennessee law restricts data center utility funding
By The BriefBrief
New Tennessee law limits how utilities and local governments pay for data-center infrastructure and prevents customer cost hikes tied to demand.
WHO:Tennessee lawmakers, local governments, and utility providers
WHAT:A new state law restricts funding and cost pass-through for utility infrastructure improvements driven by data center demand.
WHEN:May 26, 2026 at 4:46 PM ET
WHERE:Tennessee
WHY:The law was enacted to prevent local governments and utilities from paying for data-center infrastructure improvements or raising customer costs due to increased data center demand.
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