Tennessee Incentives and Laws for Other
The list below contains summaries of all Tennessee incentives and laws related to Other.
Laws and Regulations
Utility District Natural Gas Fueling Station Regulation
Utility districts may own and operate natural gas vehicle (NGV) fueling stations provided that the operation of the station is not franchised to another entity. This regulation does not prohibit private companies from owning or operating NGV fueling stations within a utility district service area. (Reference Tennessee Code 7-82-302)
Biofuel Blending Contract Regulation
Any provision in a contract between a fuel wholesaler and a refiner or supplier that limits or restricts the wholesaler's ability to blend petroleum products with ethanol or biodiesel is null and void. This regulation applies to contracts executed or renewed on or after January 1, 2010. (Reference Tennessee Code 47-25-2004)
Supply of Petroleum Products for Blending with Biofuels
Petroleum product refiners and suppliers must make all grades of gasoline and diesel fuel available to any wholesaler in a condition that allows for the fuel to be blended with ethanol or other biobased products and sold in Tennessee. In addition, gasoline products must be available with detergent additives in sufficient concentrations such that after the addition of ethanol, the final product meets or exceeds the lowest additive concentrations that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires. (Reference Tennessee Code 47-25-20)
Biodiesel and Ethanol Definitions and Retail Requirements
Biodiesel blend stock must be at least 99% biodiesel (no more than 1% diesel fuel) and meet ASTM specification D6751. Biodiesel blends must meet ASTM specification D975. Biodiesel blends made available for public use at a retail location may not exceed 20% biodiesel (B20), and biodiesel blends containing more than 5% biodiesel (B5) must be labeled as a biodiesel blend at the pump.
Ethanol is defined as nominally anhydrous ethyl alcohol meeting ASTM specification D4806. Ethanol blends made available for public use at a retail location must be labeled accordingly (e.g., E85).
(Reference Rules of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture 0080-5-12-.01, 0080-5-12-.02, and 0080-5-12-.03)
Provision for Establishing an Alternative Fuel Research and Development Program
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture may develop and implement an alternative fuel research program to stimulate public and private research in fuel-related conversion technology. This research should address converting Tennessee agricultural products, such as soybeans, switchgrass, and other biomass, into alternative fuels, as well as the production capabilities needed to deliver such alternative fuels to consumers. (Reference Tennessee Code 54-1-136)
Energy Task Force
The Governor's Task Force on Energy Policy is developing a state energy plan to facilitate energy efficiency and the use of alternative and renewable fuels in Tennessee. The energy plan will include a summary of opportunities for the state government to use an energy-efficient approach in purchasing and managing the state vehicle fleet; prospective policies, legislation, and incentives to encourage energy efficiency; possible public-private partnerships to encourage research and development of clean energy technologies; and strategies for expanding the use of alternative and renewable fuels.(Reference Executive Order 54, 2008)
Biofuels Production Promotion
The state legislature supports the federal "25 x 25" initiative, under which 25% of the total energy consumed in the United States by 2025 would be produced from domestic agriculture. (Reference Senate Joint Resolution 728, 2008)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Liability Immunity
An individual or entity that supplies, handles, transports, or sells liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) at a retail station is immune from civil liability if incorrect use of the propane equipment causes injury or damage. The propane provider must have exercised reasonable care of the equipment and taken reasonable steps to warn the customer of the hazards associated with misuse of the equipment. (Reference Tennessee Code 29-34-207)