The head of the nation’s largest public utility — the Tennessee Valley Authority — has announced he’s retiring.
Amazon Says Its Nashville Hub Will Be ‘Energy Efficient’ But It’s Not Clear What That Will Mean
Amazon says its new operations hub in downtown Nashville will include 1 million square feet of “energy-efficient office space.” But it’s still unclear how the facility will be powered.
TVA Facebook Contract Shows Solar Growth, But Environmentalists Say There’s A Catch
Listen TVA unveiled a new solar project this month that’s split across two sites in Tennessee and Alabama. It will provide over 300 megawatts of power to Facebook’s new data center in Huntsville.
Inspectors Find Safety And Leadership Concerns At TVA’s Gallatin Plant
Listen Gallatin Fossil Plant, one of several coal-fired power plants in the Tennessee Valley Authority’s network, has been cited for ineffective leadership and safety concerns. That comes from TVA’s Office of Inspector General, an independent arm that looked into the utility’s business operations and interviewed employees over a four-year period.
TVA Engineers Sweat As Arctic Air Pushes Limits Of Power Grid
The Tennessee Valley Authority broke a record during the cold snap – more power used than on any 24-hour period in the utility’s history.
In Its 80-Year History, TVA Has Never Produced So Much Hydro Power
Above average rainfall kept Tennessee Valley Authority dams running full-throttle throughout the summer.
Wet Summer Means More Power From Dams, But TVA Has To Put Off Safety Checks
The Tennessee Valley Authority is generating twice as much hydroelectric power, due to unseasonably wet weather. Turbines at the utility’s 29 dams have been running non-stop all summer. That means TVA can’t inspect them, as scheduled.
TVA To Charge Customers More For Electricity As Demand For Power Slumps
Electricity bills are going up soon. Today, the Tennessee Valley Authority approved its first rate increase in two years.
TVA: $120M Drop In Power Sales The Start Of A Long-Term Trend
The Tennessee Valley Authority says its customers are using a lot less power. Mild weather means people aren’t running their air conditioners as much. But the federally owned utility says it’s starting to see a long-term downward trend.
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