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Press Mention Alabama Reflector July 17, 2024

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Tennessee Valley Authority faces a push to get greener and more transparent

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The Tennessee Valley Authority faces mounting pressure from environmental groups, Congress, and local communities to accelerate renewable energy deployment and increase transparency in its planning processes. Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, criticizes TVA as a laggard on renewables compared to other utilities, while bipartisan legislation seeks to reform TVA's governance and planning procedures. Local opposition to a proposed 900-megawatt natural gas plant in Cheatham County, Tennessee exemplifies broader concerns about TVA's continued reliance on fossil fuels despite its stated clean energy goals.

TVA is clearly a laggard when it comes to renewable energy

Stephen A. Smith
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