(a) The general assembly finds that a need has developed for electric utility systems engaged in the distribution of electric power and energy in this state and adjoining states to have additional sources of electrical energy through traditional sources of generation and through renewable, clean and passive sources of electrical energy, as well as through other sources known and those sources yet to be known and discovered.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 48-69-102

  • Business: includes every trade, occupation, profession, investment activity and other lawful purpose for gain or the preservation of assets whether or not carried on for profits. See Tennessee Code 48-202-101
  • Distribution: means a direct or indirect transfer of money or other property (except its own membership interests) with or without consideration, or an incurrence or issuance of indebtedness, (whether directly or indirectly, including through a guaranty) by an LLC to or for the benefit of any of its members in respect of membership interests. See Tennessee Code 48-202-101
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The general assembly finds that because of economies of scale needed for many forms of electrical energy supply resources, there are opportunities to acquire and operate these additional sources of energy on a cooperatively owned basis from owned or leased facilities to fulfill growing needs in and around this state.
(c) The general assembly finds a need to provide a statutory framework for the creation and operation of nonprofit cooperative entities to allow groups of nonprofit cooperatives and municipally, county or other governmentally owned electric utility systems to make electrical power available at the lowest feasible cost, consistent with sound business principles, for wholesale sales to retail suppliers in communities within and without this state.
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