The Tennessee Valley Authority, a corporation owned by the U.S. government, provides electricity for {people} million people in parts of seven southeastern states at prices below the national average. TVA, which receives no taxpayer money and makes no profits, also provides flood control, navigation and land management for the Tennessee River system and assists utilities and state and local governments with economic development.
TVA's Mission and Vision
TVA has renewed its vision to help lead the Tennessee Valley region and the nation toward a cleaner and more secure energy future, relying more on nuclear power and energy efficiency and relying less on coal.
Key Topics
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Information by State
Read more about TVA's work in each of the seven states in our region.
Industry Rankings (2011)
Owned operating capacity: First in the nation (33,804 megawatts, net winter dependable)
Energy sales: First in the nation (167,730 million kilowatt-hours)
Power sales revenue: First in the nation ($11.841 billion)
Power rates: Better than the national average
Taxes paid: One of the region’s largest taxpayers, based on tax-equivalent payments
Economic development: Among the top 10 utilities in the nation for achievement in economic development (source)
Information Quality
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