Tennessee

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, Tennessee State Planning and Incentive Structures

Summary: On March 19, 2008, Governor Bredesen signed Executive Order 54, which aims to reduce energy consumption by state agencies to serve as an example to businesses and homeowners in the state. The Order sets up the Governor's Task Force on Energy Policy. The task force delivered short-term recommendations to the Governor in July 2008 on opportunities for state government to lead by example in energy efficiency and conservation, with an emphasis on building construction and management, and vehicle fleet purchasing and management.

Links:

• Executive Order 54

Summary: Executive Order 59 (December 2008) directs executive branch state agencies to purchase products that are ENERGY STAR qualified when making purchases. Purchasing contracts that do not provide ENERGY STAR equipment will not be renewed upon expiration. The Department of General Services and Department of Finance and Administration are directed to develop guidelines to assist state agencies in complying with this order.

Link:

• Executive Order 59

No policy in place or proposed

Note: For state efficient fleet initiatives, policies listed must make a specific, mandatory requirement for increasing state fleet efficiency. State alternative-fuel vehicle procurement requirements that give a voluntary option to count efficient vehicles are thus not included.

Links:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Tennessee ESPC Legislation
• Energy Savings Coalition: Tennessee Energy Office Performance Contracting Activities

Last Updated 07/14/2009

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For more information contact:
Michael Sciortino, Energy Policy Program Assistant