Tuesday's preliminary peak power demand was 29,281 MW at 3:00 pm CT at 89°. Some areas in the region received much needed rain showers and cloud cover, resulting in lower temperatures and reduced power demand.
Tennessee Valley Authority
Utilities
Knoxville, TN 122,287 followers
Serving the Tennessee Valley through Energy, Environment, and Economic Development.
About us
For more than eight decades, the Tennessee Valley Authority has provided affordable electricity, environmental stewardship and economic development opportunities to the Tennessee Valley. TVA was established by Congress in 1933 to address a wide range of environmental, economic and technological issues, including the need for low-cost electricity, and navigation and flood control along the Tennessee River system. TVA is fully self-financing, funding virtually all operations through electricity sales and power system bond financing. TVA makes no profit and receives no tax money. TVA’s power service territory includes most off Tennessee and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia, covering 80,000 square miles and providing electricity to more than 9 million people at prices below the national average, TVA sales electricity to 155 local power companies and 57 directly served industries and federal facilities. Mission: TVA was built for the people – to improve the quality of life in a seven-state region through the integrated management of the region’s resources. The mission focuses on three key areas: • Energy – To provide reliable, affordable electric power throughout the Tennessee Valley. • Environment – To be a steward of the region’s natural resources. • Economic Development – To serve as a catalyst for sustainable economic development. ENERGY: As the nation’s largest government-owned power provider, TVA delivers reliable, competitively priced electricity local power companies and major industrial customers and federal installations. ENVIRONMENT: The Tennessee Valley Authority is committed to limiting the environmental impact of its operations and protecting the natural resources of the region. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: TVA helps strengthen the regional economy by building partnerships with communities and the business sector to foster job growth and retention.
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http://www.tva.com
External link for Tennessee Valley Authority
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Knoxville, TN
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1933
- Specialties
- Energy, Environment, and Economic Development
Locations
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Primary
400 W Summit Hill Dr
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499, US
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1101 Market St
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402, US
Employees at Tennessee Valley Authority
Updates
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Don’t forget to join us for our live Energy Savings webinar on July 23, 2024, from 11:30-12:30 EST! You’ll hear from Jim Reese, Operations Manager at Ashland Inc., and Kelley Whalen, Energy Manager at Adtran as they share valuable insights from running Strategic Energy Management (SEM) programs. They will be joined by Clay Hoover, PE, Senior Program Manager at TVA EnergyRight, who will provide expert guidance on how to leverage SEM to drive substantial energy efficiency improvements within your organization. Register now at http://tva.me/nRuS50StWyT.
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The flexibility and reliability of our natural gas generation fleet are critical parts of our energy generation mix. Here is the Magnolia Combined Cycle Plant in Ashland, Miss., which can power over 540,000 homes, helping keep your AC units running during this heatwave. All eight of our combined cycle sites and 9 combustion turbine gas sites can generate almost 13,000 megawatts—enough to power about 7 million homes. #Heatwave
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Soaring temps have us all feeling the heat! ☀️🌡️ Let's not forget about our neighbors and furry friends! Swing by with a cold treat and share these energy-saving tips to help save money while keeping cool during this heat wave!🐾🐱 Energy saving tips 👉http://tva.me/golb50SCyEo
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Monday's preliminary peak power demand was 30,581 MW at 3:00 pm CT at 93°. Hot temps across the service region continue to drive up power demand until cooler air moves into the area later in the week. Tips to save money & reduce your energy consumption 👉 http://tva.me/cP2F50SCu89
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Nick Austin, our Meteorologist and Load Forecaster, says we are ready for the heat and possibly a new July monthly power demand record today. Go to our EnergyRight website for money-saving tips and earn cash rebates for using energy wisely. 👉 http://tva.me/noti50SBQ4x #Heatwave
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It's gonna be hotter'n blue blazes! 🥵 Temps will feel like over 100° in most areas over the next few days. Air conditioning units will be working hard to beat the heat, driving up power demand. Here are good ways to help keep the power system reliable, stay cool, and save some cold hard cash! 🌡️ Money saving tips: http://tva.me/bwSl50SBrQ2 #Heatwave
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On this week's My Morning Cup podcast, President and CEO Jeff Lyash talks through his journey from coal-town roots to college wrestler to a career in the energy sector that took him around the globe before being appointed to lead the nation's largest public utility. ▶️Apple: http://tva.me/pXai50SBpba ▶️Spotify: http://tva.me/mrCs50SBpb9
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Highly skilled crews are working rain or shine to upgrade the foundations of 8 transmission towers crossing the Tennessee River near the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.👷♀️🛠️ The work includes strengthening foundations and encasing existing steel with new concrete to ensure resilience. Check out our progress as we continue to update our clean energy assets. 👇