Tennessee Valley Authority’s Shift Toward Gas Plants Raises Environmental Concerns

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The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to construct eight new natural gas-fired power plants despite President Biden's goal for a carbon-neutral electric grid by 2035. Stephen Smith of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy criticizes TVA's aggressive expansion into gas infrastructure as locking in fossil fuel reliance for decades. Environmental advocates and legal challenges argue the move contradicts national climate objectives and fails to prioritize cleaner renewable alternatives.