Transmission
Power on! Most power users—and you might be one—probably never give any thought to our extensive power transmission system. That's because we’re doing our job, and doing it well.
Great Falls Dam Turns 100
TVA’s odd dam out, Great Falls, began operations in January of 1917 as a premier project of the Tennessee Electric Power Company. It was purchased 22 years later by TVA, and remains the quirkiest hydro project in the portfolio.
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Full Steam Ahead
TVA develops an innovative, environmentally friendly cogeneration solution at Johnsonville Combustion Turbine Plant designed to keep chemical company Chemours—and 1,100 jobs—in Middle Tennessee.
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Watts Bar Unit 2: What It Means for You
Achieving commercial operation of Watts Bar Nuclear Plant’s Unit 2 was a major achievement for TVA, and a smart investment for every energy consumer in the Tennessee Valley. Here’s why.
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Our Power System
TVA's diverse power portfolio is ever changing. But here's a guide to our classic powerhouses: coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower and renewable such as solar, wind and biogas.
Technology Innovations
TVA is working to meet future demand for cleaner, leaner power by developing innovative technologies that will help it generate electricity in ways that are more renewable and efficient than ever before—designed to keep you comfortable while preserving natural resources.
Renewable Energy Solutions
Whether you’re a homeowner, small business entrepreneur or larger-scale developer, we provide incentives and technical support for you to develop your own renewable energy projects and potentially sell power back to TVA.