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PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 33 SENATE BILL NO. 266
AN ACT to require the governor, utilizing the resources of the department of agriculture, the department of
economic and community development and the department of environment and conservation, to develop a
comprehensive state energy conservation plan.
AN ACT to require the governor, utilizing the resources of the department of agriculture, the department of
economic and community development and the department of environment and conservation, to develop a
comprehensive state energy conservation plan.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) announced that Ryan Gooch is
joining the department as the state�s new director of energy policy. 6/27/07 TNECD press release
joining the department as the state�s new director of energy policy. 6/27/07 TNECD press release
Tools for TN State Energy Planning by Cumberland Sustainable (7/07)
Report by the Governor’s Interagency Energy Policy Work Group in response to Executive Order 27. This report is a
comprehensive set of policy options and recommendations for consideration in the development of an Energy Policy for the
State of Tennessee. (2002)
comprehensive set of policy options and recommendations for consideration in the development of an Energy Policy for the
State of Tennessee. (2002)
INTEGRATING ENERGY SERVICES FOR STATE BUILDINGS: An Energy Action Plan for Tennessee Buildings . Prepared by:
Department of Finance and Administration, July 2001.
Department of Finance and Administration, July 2001.
STATE-LEVEL BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY Bruce Tonn (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) and Jean H.
Peretz (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) January 12, 2007. Excellent overview for TN State Energy
Planning
Peretz (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) January 12, 2007. Excellent overview for TN State Energy
Planning
TENNESSEE HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION TASK FORCE REPORT. TN Regulatory Authority. November
2006.
2006.
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State's energy efforts lag: Audit says departments not complying with laws, efficiency standards. By Andrew
Eder, January 15, 2008
Eder, January 15, 2008
Executive Order #54. Bredesen Issues Executive Order Establishing Governor's Task Force On Energy
Policy 03/19/2008.
Policy 03/19/2008.
State's energy appetite sizable. Task force aims to reduce usage, make Tennessee greener. Knoxville
News Sentinel. May 6, 2008
News Sentinel. May 6, 2008
Governor’s Task Force on Energy Policy. Lead by Example (LBE) Sub- Committee
Recommendations. John Noel, Chair. July 16, 2008 Kingsport, Tennessee
Governor’s Energy Policy Task Force. Meeting Summary. 6 June, 2008. Chattanooga, TN
Governor’s Task Force on Energy Policy. The Task Force is charged with developing a state energy plan to
help state government lead by example.
Recommendations. John Noel, Chair. July 16, 2008 Kingsport, Tennessee
Governor’s Energy Policy Task Force. Meeting Summary. 6 June, 2008. Chattanooga, TN
Governor’s Task Force on Energy Policy. The Task Force is charged with developing a state energy plan to
help state government lead by example.
Series of recent energy-related op-ed columns and editorials published in The (Nashville) Tennessean.
Gov. Bredesen, Sen. Kurita, Comm. Kisber, John Noel, Mike Vandenbergh, and TVA's Joe Hoagland. June
2008.
Gov. Bredesen, Sen. Kurita, Comm. Kisber, John Noel, Mike Vandenbergh, and TVA's Joe Hoagland. June
2008.
Presentations from the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Annual
Associate Members Meeting in Nashville, TN. June 19th.
Associate Members Meeting in Nashville, TN. June 19th.
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Tenn. a 'most improved' state in national energy efficiency rankings. Efforts to curb usage should be
more evident next year. Larisa Brass. Knoxville News Sentinel. October 22, 2009
New Tennessee building code aims to save energy. AP. Chattanooga Times Free Press. October 18,
2009.
The Energy Efficient Schools Initiative (EESI) was approved by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2008 to
provide funding to K-12 schools for energy efficiency projects. The initiative has $90 Million available to fund
energy efficiency in K-12 schools in Tennessee.
UT trustees approve buying land for solar plant. Erik Schelzig, Associated Press. October 12, 2009
Businesses gain from solar funds. Larisa Brass. Knoxville News Sentinel. September 22, 2009
TN Clean Energy Act
Bredesen Signs Tennessee Clean Energy Future Act. July 8, 2009.
Bredesen: Green energy can be economic engine. Governor answers questions. Knoxville News Sentinel.
April 20, 2009.
Rebate promotes energy-efficient appliances. VINNEE TONG Associated Press
January 2, 2010
Few agencies will meet goal of cutting fuel use. KRISTIN M. HALL Associated
Press. December 16, 2009
Codes part of new statewide energy policy; jurisdictions urged to comply, some are
not. By Larisa Brass. Knoxville News Sentinel. December 13, 2009
TN's ENERGY STAR APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM 12/09.
Tenn. developers hope to capitalize on solar projects. By Larisa Brass Knoxville
News Sentinel. November 11, 2009.
Gov. Bredesen urges promotion of green energy projects Even if projects fail,
foundation will be in place. By Chas Sisk. Nashville Tennessean. Nov. 11, 2009.
Solar gurus meet to chart course. Larisa Brass Knoxville News Sentinel. November
10, 2009