TVA launches new nuclear program for smaller, modular reactors
“TVA has never brought a nuclear reactor project in on budget nor on schedule”
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We Need to Talk About Energy Efficiency
Southerly Magazine's newsletter discusses energy efficiency challenges in the Southeast following Memphis's ice storm and power outages. The article references SACE's fourth annual study on energy efficiency programs, which found that Southern utilities and regulators continue…
TVA, NES ask Tennesseans to conserve electricity during blistering heat wave, a Band-Aid for a bigger problem
“I know when the alternative is rolling blackouts that the utility needs to use every lever it has, but it also comes off as completely disingenuous when TVA leadership has completely rolled back energy efficiency and distributed solar programs that would make our grid more resilient for exactly these times.”
Answers on whether Memphis should switch energy providers available this week
Memphis city officials are examining whether the city's utility, MLGW, should switch from the Tennessee Valley Authority to a cheaper power provider. A study examining the feasibility of the switch is expected to be completed by…
TVA boasts reliability as MLGW reconsiders 80-year power partner
Memphis Light Gas & Water is reconsidering its 80-year relationship with the Tennessee Valley Authority as a power supplier, with a consulting firm suggesting potential cost savings from switching providers. TVA spokesperson Jeannette Mills counters that…
Chickamauga Electric signs long-term power agreement with TVA
Chickamauga Electric has signed a new long-term agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority requiring a 20-year notice period before the local power company can switch to another wholesale supplier. The agreement locks in Chickamauga Electric's relationship…
In big step, Memphis, Light, Gas and Water will go out for bids on its power supply
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…
Electric vehicles are here. How can we make them equitable? | Grist
“Diesel emissions are a leading cause of air pollution-related diseases that impact low-income communities of color first and worst.”
TVA: Here's our 'unique contribution' to Biden's climate plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority sent a letter to congressional leaders outlining its commitment to decarbonizing the power sector while maintaining low customer rates. TVA CEO Jeff Lyash stated the agency can make a 'unique contribution' to…
TVA board of directors nominations languish in Congress
The article reports on President Biden's nominations of four new directors to the Tennessee Valley Authority board, which have stalled in Congress. The TVA board is meeting in Kentucky with only five directors present, marking the…
TVA moves ahead with small modular reactor plans near Oak Ridge
“We simply can't afford more nuclear power”
Vaughan pipeline bill is delayed in committee
The House Commerce Committee delayed HB2246, an energy infrastructure preemption bill that would prevent local governments from regulating fossil fuel infrastructure, citing time constraints. Brady Watson, spokesperson for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, expressed concern…
Looking For City Council To Inject Sense of Urgency Into MLGW Decision
An opinion piece arguing that Memphis City Council should pressure MLGW to accelerate its decision on whether to leave TVA for alternative power sources. The author criticizes MLGW's $1.34 million spending on studies and advocates for…
State lawmakers aim to keep local leaders from intervening with oil, gas projects
Tennessee state lawmakers are advancing legislation (SB2077 and HB2246) that would prevent local governments from blocking new oil and gas pipeline projects. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy opposes the bills, arguing that local communities should…
What Does It All Mean? MLGW customers ask for more specifics on power supply alternative | localmemphis.com
“Today the public expected a full evaluation of the RFP and what we got was a master class in risk exposure. GDS's presentation overemphasized the downside risks and failed to balance with the upside benefits. Memphis needs to be eyes wide open about the risks involved with leaving TVA, but with any opportunity comes risks. Let's not lose sight of the generational opportunities available to MGLW through alternative energy suppliers.”