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Press Mention Commerical Appeal July 1, 2020

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What can Memphis learn from a Kentucky city's exit from TVA? | Opinion

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Guest columnist Jim Gilliland Jr. argues that Memphis should learn from Paducah, Kentucky's failed exit from TVA by pursuing a competitive bidding process for power supply rather than self-generation or plant ownership. He cites multiple independent analyses showing potential savings of $150–450 million annually if Memphis leaves TVA, and references a 2018 Enervision study showing TVA wholesale rates 28% higher than regional competitors.

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