Press Mention WKNO May 23, 2020
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BTH: As MLGW Explores Other Power Options, TVA Makes Case for Staying
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A WKNO-TV Behind the Headlines segment featuring TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash discussing Memphis Light Gas and Water's exploration of alternative power providers. Four independent studies found that MLGW could save hundreds of millions by renegotiating or terminating its TVA contract, but Lyash argues the research is incomplete and overlooks broader implications. Lyash promotes TVA as a reliable, environmentally-friendly energy source and partner for future economic development.
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BTH: As MLGW Explores Other Power Options, TVA Makes Case for Staying
BySavannah Smith • May 24, 2020
President and CEO of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Jeff Lyash joins Behind the Headlines.
Four independent studies have found that the City of Memphis would save hundreds of millions of dollars if Memphis Light Gas and Water renegotiated or terminated its contract with its current energy provider, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). TVA's President and CEO Jeff Lyash warns against the findings, saying the research is incomplete and does not account for big picture implications.
Lyash joins this week's WKNO-TV's Behind the Headlines with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries to make a case for MLGW sticking with TVA. He touts TVA as a reliable and environmentally-friendly energy source that will partner with the City of Memphis on future economic development projects.