Between 2007 and 2012, Tennessee’s coal-powered energy dipped 40 percent. At the same time, natural gas generation is 11 times greater.
Tennessee’s Power Producer Gets Lift From Cold Winter, But Still Cuts Jobs
Record cold this winter means the Tennessee Valley Authority sold more electricity to local power companies in the past six months. But the news comes as the federally owned utility is looking to make big cuts to its workforce.
3,200 Workers Are Helping Complete The Nation’s First New Nuclear Reactor In 20 Years
Over 3,500 people were working at Watts Bar, at the height of construction. TVA’s Mike Skaggs says that number is declining, as the reactor nears completion.
White House Gives TVA Pat On The Back, But Still Wants To End Federal Ties
The Obama Administration says the Tennessee Valley Authority has a better handle on its financial situation. But they’re still floating the possibility of the putting the nation’s largest public utility in private hands.
Why Is TVA Buying Spare Parts For A Nuclear Reactor It Hasn’t Finished Yet?
TVA says the steam generators at Watts Bar Unit 2 were installed decades ago, as the reactor sat unfinished. Agency officials insist it would be 8 to 10 years before the generators need to be swapped out, and it’s cheaper to buy them now rather than later.
Bitter Cold In January Will Mean Higher Power Bills In March
The Tennessee Valley Authority says March electricity bills will increase, due to record demand at the beginning of the year. The agency sold more power, but it also had to pay a premium for coal, natural gas, and uranium.
The Cold Winter Drove Up Demand For Power, But TVA Is Still Shuttering Some Coal Plants
The Tennessee Valley Authority says it will likely press on with its plans to shut down several power generators, even though freezing temperatures in January led to record demand.
No Need To Build Alabama Nuclear Plant—Not Even Using Nashville Businessman’s Money
The Tennessee Valley Authority says an unfinished nuclear plant in Alabama will likely stay that way. Not only has TVA stopped work at the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, it’s also turned down an offer from a Nashville financier to finish the project with private money.
Less Coal, More Gas: TVA Votes To Shut Even More Coal-Fired Generators
As expected, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced Thursday that’s it’s shutting down several coal-fired power generators, but none are in Tennessee. TVA says it’s making more power than it needs.
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