The TVA Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt 75 years ago. Read more and watch a video on the history of TVA.
Using less means more
Be a friend to the environment—turn off the TV when you’re not watching it, and power off your computer when you’re done. Why? Because when you cut down on electricity use, power companies like TVA don’t need to produce as much energy, and that’s good for the environment. Learn more now.
Change that bulb
Compact fluorescent light bulbs can save energy and money. Find out more
Check out our new video field trips.
Solar power Wind power Fossil power
Do you dig archaeology? TVA does. Read about it.
What makes hydroelectricity? Find out here.
Learn how TVA preserves wildlife habitats.
Diary of a Raindrop
Follow the little water drop as he falls from the sky and tumbles down the Tennessee River on his way to the Mississippi. Besides having many adventures, he helps people out along the way. Read the story now.
Beware of the Energy Vampire
Energy Vampires don’t feed on blood—they drink up electricity, and they are VERY real. Find out who these vampires are and learn how you can stop them.
Horton Activity Book
You can be an ENERGY STAR. This activity book has games, puzzles, and words searches all to help you learn what you can do to be more energy efficient and fight global warming.
Energized Guyz
Have you seen the play at your school? To find out how much you learned you can take the online quiz.