Citizens' groups 'outraged' by TVA's plan to limit public
“A major effect of the new format for Tennessee Valley Energy Coalition is that the nuclear program will be in effect shielded from questions about their operations”
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Group fears TVA will abandon its conservation role
The Tennessee Valley Energy Coalition (TVEC) expresses concern that TVA Chairman Marvin Runyon may cut the agency's energy conservation programs as part of a $300 million budget reduction. TVEC President Greg Mackay argues that conservation is…
TVA must increase N-power to compete: Runyon
“That pretty much cuts off a lot of access to real questioning. It's a significant loss of access for the general public”
TVA disputes claim on nuke plant costs
TVA power planners disputed a Tennessee Valley Energy Coalition report claiming that restarting Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant would cost more than building a new coal-fired plant. TVA's Lynn Maxwell stated the agency's analysis shows restart costs…
Environmentalist to stay on review board, says TVA
“I am pleased with the fact that TVA has decided there is no reason to remove me from the group. I don't feel I need a second chance because I did nothing wrong in the first chance. Participating in a demonstration is a right in this country.”
TVA might not finish 3 nuclear units
TVA Chairman Craven Crowell announced that three unfinished nuclear units may never be completed and the restart of another unit is questionable, as part of TVA's integrated resource planning process. The agency released Energy Vision 2020,…
FDR's baby becomes a problem child: The Tennessee Valley Authority redefines 'nuclear nightmare'
This investigative article examines the Tennessee Valley Authority's financial and institutional crisis, driven primarily by its massive nuclear power program. The TVA has accumulated a $25 billion debt while only 9% of its power generation comes…
TVA insurance on nuclear plants hasn't increased
“Post-Sept. 11 you should have greater investment in security and greater investment in things like insurance. With the ongoing sophistication and threats from terrorism ... the likelihood of a nuclear plant attack has dramatically increased. They couldn't build another nuclear plant for $2.06 billion (insurance coverage), but they could replace it with another form of power like natural gas.”
Alexander says TVA critics back Bryant
Republican Senate candidate Lamar Alexander's campaign questions why TVA critics have contributed to rival Ed Bryant's campaign, citing FEC records showing donations from Duke Power, American Electric Power, and Reliant Energy. Stephen Smith of the Southern…
TVA considers no electric rate hike in 2003
The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering extending its electric rate freeze to a fifth consecutive year while managing debt reduction and investing in nuclear reactor restart and pollution controls. Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern…
Feds asked to probe fire at TVA nuke plant
“it would be less expensive to build a new coal-fired steam plant than to operate Browns Ferry Units 1 and 3”
Runyon starts TVA team-building
“If Mr. Runyon does not recognize that TVA's accountability to the ratepayers who pay the vast majority of TVA's bills and whose lives are affected in many ways by TVA's policies, public cynicism about TVA will continue to grow”
Runyon takes oath today, says he's ready to lead TVA
“We feel like Mr. Runyon came out of the confirmation process with a couple of problems with his relationships with people and organizations in the Tennessee Valley. There was a feeling that he was not open to a number of groups to meet and discuss his positions.”
TVA rate increase
“I think we all realize the cost involved in patching up their nuclear foul-up was going to be expensive”
Report urges TVA to track protesters, other groups
“TVA is in desperation … trying to silence its critics.”