Southeast
Tennessee
Tennessee's greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by 8% from 1990-2021, largely due to a shift in electricity supply away from coal. Almost all of Tennessee's utility-scale power plants are owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the largest government-owned electricity provider in the nation. Nearly half of the state’s electricity is powered by two nuclear facilities, with the rest sourced from natural gas, coal, and renewables.
Governor
Bill Lee (Republican)
Governor
Bill Lee (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
1/9/24 - 4/25/24
Key Offices & Links
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Southeast
14 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Tennessee
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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The statewide energy code for residential construction is 2018 IECC with amendments. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2020 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is 2012 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2010. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2016 | |
| Enacted |
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Tennessee has enacted commercial PACE-enabling legislation and has active programs. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Efficiency | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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A Roadmap for Electric Vehicles in Tennessee Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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Tennessee is ranked 19th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
Policy Components
5/5
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Transportation
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Public and Active Transportation |