Committee weighs power thresholds and limits on backup generation; TVA documentation flagged at 100 MW
Staff told the committee the 100‑megawatt threshold originates with TVA requirements; members also debated language allowing on‑site backup generation only for emergency or utility‑support uses and expressed concern about continuous generator operation and associated noise.
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Christopher told the committee the 100‑megawatt power threshold was chosen because "once you get to a 100 megawatts of power... you have to go to the TVA's board and get approval for that amount of usage and power," and that TVA documentation could be requested as part of submittals. He said the threshold provides a documentation trigger for larger power users.
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