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

Oklo Inc., to Establish Operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, announced plans to establish operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating more than 800 new jobs and investing $1.7 billion, which includes the development of an advanced nuclear fuel recycling facility. This announcement establishes Oklo as the nation’s first privately funded nuclear recycling facility,…

MAHLE GmbH Announced Plans to Expand Operations in Hamblen County

MAHLE GmbH, an automotive supplier of electric compressors, announced plans to expand operations in Hamblen County. Plans for the project include investing $10 million and creating 50 new jobs, which will bring the company’s total headcount to nearly 800 people at its Morristown facility. Economic development partners include Morristown Utility System, Morristown Area Chamber of…

Parsons Corporation to Expand in Huntsville, Alabama

Parsons Corporation, a defense and intelligence contractor, announced plans to expand their presence in Huntsville, AL. Plans for the project include creating 198 new jobs and investing more than $5 million. Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, City of Huntsville, Alabama Department of Commerce, and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. This project furthers TVA’s…