Public Power

Providing Public Power

TVA and the 153 local power companies in our Valley region work together to make life better for the people we serve through public power. Public power means that we are not obligated to investors, and we’re not here to make a profit. Our focus is on generating reliable, low-cost electricity.

Readily Available & Efficient Electricity

TVA is committed to delivering low-cost and reliable electricity to the people and businesses that call our region home. 

Growing With the Region

Over the past 10 years, TVA has invested $25 billion in our existing infrastructure and has plans to invest more than $15 billion in new generation by 2028. These plans call for building approximately 3,800 MW of new generation to meet our region’s growing demand.

Reliably Delivering Power

Energy Planning

Working in Partnership

Together with 153 local power companies, we deliver safe, clean, reliable, and affordable public power to homes and businesses throughout the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. Local power companies purchase power from TVA and distribute it to customers within their service territories.

From Plant to Plug

We help companies ask the right questions to get the power they need. Our region enjoys 99.999% reliability and the lowest industrial rates among peer utilities. TVA is developing additional resiliency solutions to enable growth while maintaining its commitment to system reliability. Here’s how it works:

Phase 1

The Tennessee Valley Authority generates and transmits electricity to local power companies or direct serve customers.

Phase 2

153 local power companies distribute power to their residential and commercial customers. TVA distributes power to direct serve customers.

Phase 3

Lights on! Our residential, commercial, and industrial customers use and rely on our reliable power.

Determine Your Electricity Use

TVA operates a 30 Gigawatt system that turns fuel from nuclear, hydro, fossil, and renewables into electricity. Our team can help you determine power requirements based on demand, energy consumption and load factor. You can also use our Power Usage Calculator to get started.

TVA Generation Locations

Our diverse power system — with more than 60 generation plants — allows us to consistently generate more power from the lowest-cost source. Our power is 99.999% reliable and increasingly clean, with nearly 60% coming from carbon-free sources.

Our Clean Power Mix

Nearly 60% of TVA’s electricity comes from carbon-free sources and TVA has aspirations to be net carbon-free by 2050. Learn more about our clean power mix and our commitment to carbon reduction.

A Mission of Service

Charging an EV

We’re Powering Communities

TVA is a public power energy provider. We provide energy to the 153 local power companies throughout the region who deliver that power to businesses and homes. Public power means we’re not here to make a profit, we’re here to make a difference.

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In the News

ROCKWOOL to Expand Operations in Marshall County, Mississippi

ROCKWOOL, an industrial insulation manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Marshall County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 30 new jobs and investing more than $100 million in the company’s facility. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, Mashall County Industrial Development Authority and Mississippi Development Authority. This project furthers TVA’s mission of…

Charms LLC Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Tipton County, Tennessee

Charms LLC, a candy manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Tipton County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 62 new jobs and investing $97.7 million in the company’s Covington location. Economic development partners include Covington Electric System, Tipton Count Community Development and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.  This project furthers…

West Star Aviation to Expand in Hamilton County, Tennessee

West Star Aviation, an aircraft maintenance company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include adding 200 new jobs and investing $32 million in the company’s Chattanooga manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include EPB, the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority and the Tennessee Department of…