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The article covers Memphis's decision on whether to sign a 20-year contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for electricity supply. Environmental advocates and community groups argue that the long-term deal would reduce Memphis's leverage to…
“The bottom line is that on a regular basis MISO provides the TVA consistently about as much power as Memphis draws, and then on some days is even higher and TVA's reliability would be in question if it wasn't for the interconnect with MISO”
“I wouldn't say it was out of the ballpark biased in one direction. I think it was heavily skewed towards emphasizing the risk over really talking about what the benefits are. And I would I heard more of the sort of negative exposure, the downside than I had heard about the upside. We need to go in and dig in and see if that's legit or not.”
“Memphis has the power to create a more affordable, equitable, and clean energy future, and getting all the information on the table will help determine the best way to get there. If handled strategically, the outcome will benefit Memphians for generations to come.”
“The most recent filings submitted by the [local power companies] with FERC indicate another clear example of TVA attempting to operate as a monopoly and without public power values, despite being the nation's largest public power utility. Attempting to limit a local LPC's ability to provide reliable service and have access to more affordable and cleaner energy sources is unfortunately typical of TVA leadership's heavy-handed, anti-competitive behavior, further adding to the list of reasons why LPCs are seeking an alternative energy supply.”
An op-ed by Judith Maina, COO of Neighborhood Preservation, Inc., discusses the disproportionate energy cost burden on low-income Memphians, particularly renters and minority households. The article highlights existing weatherization programs and their limitations, describes a pilot…
“That sort of parable in the Bible about you can give somebody a fish or you can teach somebody [to] fish, and solar is like the gift that keeps giving because every year they're saving money”
“We applaud President Biden's quick action to move TVA on the path of decarbonization by nominating four individuals with backgrounds related to clean energy, climate solutions, and the work it takes to provide the vital service of electricity to homes and businesses across the region”
“Memphis could control its own destiny specific to utility costs and become one of the cleanest, greenest cities in the country”
Memphis and MLGW remain deadlocked on whether to leave TVA after the city council blocked the utility's chosen bidding firm in October 2020. TVA CEO Jeff Lyash signals confidence that the delay benefits TVA by allowing…
“It is an absolute duty to the people of Memphis that we do whatever it takes to ensure an affordable, equitable, and clean energy future for all Memphians.”
Memphis Light, Gas and Water has hired GDS Associates to manage a bidding process evaluating whether the utility should leave the Tennessee Valley Authority. The 18-month process will assess costs for transmission infrastructure, natural gas power,…
Memphis Light, Gas and Water announced it will issue a request for proposals (RFP) for its power supply, a significant step toward potentially leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority after eight decades. CEO J.T. Young emphasized the…
Entergy executives pitched a potential partnership with Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) during a public meeting on the utility's power supply, offering to build transmission lines and wheel power if MLGW leaves the Tennessee Valley…
Entergy executives pitched a partnership to Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) during a public comment session on the utility's power supply options. The article discusses MLGW's potential departure from the Tennessee Valley Authority and mentions…
