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

Bobrick Washroom Equipment to Expand in Jackson, Tennessee

Bobrick Washroom Equipment announced plans to expand operations in Jackson, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 26 new jobs and investing $17 million as part of the company’s third expansion in Madison County. Economic development partners include Jackson Energy Authority, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Jackson Chamber, City of Jackson and Madison…

Petainer Manufacturing USA, Inc. Plans to Expand Operations into Maury County, Tennessee

Petainer Manufacturing USA, Inc., a global sustainable packaging company, announced plans to expand operations to Maury County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 35 new jobs and investing $10 million in the company’s Mt. Pleasant manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Mt. Pleasant Power System, Maury Alliance, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development…

AAON Inc. To Establish Operations in Memphis, Tennessee

AAON, Inc., a leading HVAC manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 828 new jobs and investing $238 million in the company’s Shelby County facility. Economic development partners include Memphis Light, Gas and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development….