No person shall undertake the construction, operation, or redevelopment of a wind energy facility or a wind energy facility expansion in this state unless a certificate of public convenience and necessity is first obtained from the public utility commission pursuant to chapter 4, part 2 of this title, and a permit is obtained from the local legislative body of the local government in which the facility or expansion will be located pursuant to §§ 65-17-105 — 65-17-113. The person shall submit a copy of the certificate of public convenience and necessity with its application for a permit to the local legislative body.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 17 - Wind Energy Facility Siting
§ 65-17-101. Chapter Definitions
§ 65-17-106. Local Government Report on Permitting Activities
§ 65-17-108. Information Subject to Disclosure
§ 65-17-110. Dissemination of Model Local Legislation
§ 65-17-111. Chapter Supplemental to Other Law