Can Southern Cities Sever Ties with Tennessee Valley Monopoly? — Episode 107 of Local Energy Rules Podcast

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Maggie Shober, Director of Utility Reform for SACE, discusses how the Tennessee Valley Authority has become unresponsive to clean energy demands from its 154 local power company customers across seven states. TVA's governance structure—a part-time board with minimal regulatory oversight—has enabled the utility to reject renewable energy opportunities like the Clean Line project and lag on solar adoption despite plummeting costs. Shober explains how TVA's restrictive contracts and transmission access policies trap cities in the region, preventing them from pursuing independent clean energy goals, though some cities like Memphis are exploring exit strategies.