New federal grants will improve the Southeastern power grid. But the need for more will only grow from here.
Federal grants totaling $410 million will enhance Southeastern power grids, boosting renewable energy, reliability, and economic benefits. However, local efforts must address significant future transmission needs to sustain regional growth and energy…
It’s not too late for TVA and Elon Musk to take Memphis’s environmental health seriously
This op-ed, written by Rocky Mountain Institute transmission advocacy fellow Ben Adams, was originally published by Harvard Public Health on November 4th. In June, the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce made a…
Cleaner Air and Less Traffic: Why We Are FOR the Nashville Transit Referendum
A vote FOR Nashville’s transit ballot measure is a win for the environment and drivers’ time
Candidate Elaine Davis on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Elaine Davis, the Republican Party candidate running for reelection to represent Tennessee House District 18 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.…
Candidate Bryan Goldberg on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Bryan Goldberg, the Democratic Party candidate running for election to represent Tennessee House District 18 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.…
We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
With increasingly catastrophic storms like Helene, we need to call the source of this destruction what it is – burning fossil fuels. Yet this message is not being elevated in our region…
Candidate Marsha Blackburn on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Marsha Blackburn, the Republican Party candidate running for reelection to represent Tennessee in the United States Senate. Also in this series,…
Candidate Gloria Johnson on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Gloria Johnson, the Democratic Party candidate running for election to represent Tennessee in the United States Senate. Also in this series,…
From Lifeline to Land Grab
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was once a beacon of hope for rural communities, bringing electricity and progress to the region during one of the hardest times in American history. Today, however,…
TVA Raises Rates without Public Scrutiny to continue Fossil Fuel Bonanza
At its Board meeting on August 24, 2024, TVA requested and the Board approved a 5.25% increase to rates, which increases TVA’s expected revenues by nearly $500 million in Fiscal Year 2025.…