The U.S. Senate has finally passed what may become the first comprehensive climate law in American history: the Inflation Reduction Act.
TVA, NES ask Tennesseans to conserve electricity during blistering heat wave, a Band-Aid for a bigger problem
The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking its customers to turn up the thermostat and skip afternoon laundry as temperatures climb above 90 degrees this week.
NES board, for the first time ever, comes out against TVA fossil fuel plans
The NES board voiced an opinion this week about how TVA should invest in its energy future – with the conclusion that the utility should invest in renewable energy and ditch plans for more fossil fuels
Nashville and Memphis rank near the bottom for solar capacity. Here’s why.
Nashville ranked 64 out of 67 cities for solar capacity per capita in a recent report from Environment America.
Tennessee storm update: 7 tornadoes confirmed; some Nashville power outages could last days
Updated at 9:20 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say at least a half-dozen tornadoes touched down in Tennessee during the weekend’s intense storms and that damage assessments are ongoing in 20 counties.
Nashville Electric Will Extend Billing Leniency As Thousands Request Help
Thousands of Nashvillians have struggled to pay their electric bills during the pandemic, so the city’s power utility is extending a trio of leniency policies through the end of July.
Tornado Update: City Officials Working to Restore Power, Begin Recovery Effort
The Office of Emergency Management is working to determine how many residents have been displaced, and Mayor Cooper said he is working to secure state and federal support.
Audit Uncovers Purchasing Problems at NES
A new audit from the State Comptroller takes Nashville Electric Service to task for some of its financial practices.