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Press Mention The Daily Memphian July 15, 2022

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Memphis TVA: 5,000 megawatts carbon-free energy

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TVA announced a request for proposals to procure 5,000 megawatts of carbon-free energy, with CEO Jeff Lyash stating the utility is uniquely positioned to lead in reducing carbon emissions. Critics, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, argue the RFP process is a noncommittal effort that could result in zero contracts awarded. The article covers TVA's carbon reduction strategy and regional clean energy expansion.

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"We are taking this bold, decisive action because TVA is uniquely positioned to lead in reducing carbon emissions for the region and the nation," said Jeff Lyash, TVA president and CEO, seen here in 2019. (The Daily Memphian file)

Critics say the request for proposals — a process that could end in TVA awarding one, multiple or zero contracts — is a noncommittal effort to expand carbon-free energy.