The nuclear renaissance underway in East Tennessee just got a major boost from Orano USA. In addition to a multi-billion dollar capital investment in Oak Ridge and the creation of 300+ jobs, Orano’s innovative work will support TVA’s commitment to not only energy security but also national security. 🇺🇸 Chief Operating Officer Don Moul spoke about our commitment to nuclear energy. Orano USA CEO Jean-Luc Palayer, Governor Bill Lee, and state and local officials also spoke at the event. Learn more: http://tva.me/gHSH50TfNXu
Tennessee Valley Authority
Utilities
Knoxville, TN 123,996 followers
Serving the Tennessee Valley through Energy, Environment, and Economic Development.
About us
For more than eight decades, the Tennessee Valley Authority has provided affordable electricity, environmental stewardship and economic development opportunities to the Tennessee Valley. TVA was established by Congress in 1933 to address a wide range of environmental, economic and technological issues, including the need for low-cost electricity, and navigation and flood control along the Tennessee River system. TVA is fully self-financing, funding virtually all operations through electricity sales and power system bond financing. TVA makes no profit and receives no tax money. TVA’s power service territory includes most off Tennessee and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia, covering 80,000 square miles and providing electricity to more than 9 million people at prices below the national average, TVA sales electricity to 155 local power companies and 57 directly served industries and federal facilities. Mission: TVA was built for the people – to improve the quality of life in a seven-state region through the integrated management of the region’s resources. The mission focuses on three key areas: • Energy – To provide reliable, affordable electric power throughout the Tennessee Valley. • Environment – To be a steward of the region’s natural resources. • Economic Development – To serve as a catalyst for sustainable economic development. ENERGY: As the nation’s largest government-owned power provider, TVA delivers reliable, competitively priced electricity local power companies and major industrial customers and federal installations. ENVIRONMENT: The Tennessee Valley Authority is committed to limiting the environmental impact of its operations and protecting the natural resources of the region. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: TVA helps strengthen the regional economy by building partnerships with communities and the business sector to foster job growth and retention.
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http://www.tva.com
External link for Tennessee Valley Authority
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Knoxville, TN
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1933
- Specialties
- Energy, Environment, and Economic Development
Locations
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400 W Summit Hill Dr
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499, US
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1101 Market St
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402, US
Employees at Tennessee Valley Authority
Updates
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This weekend, the team at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant safely brought Unit 1 offline to begin its scheduled refueling Outage! The team will be working around the clock to prepare Unit 1 to provide safe, carbon-free energy to the people of the Valley region for years to come. #NuclearEnergy
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Leading by a legacy of tradition, lineworker foreman Addison Beene is committed to keeping our lines humming with electricity. Suspended high in a bucket truck or pulling giant spools of coiled line, Beene is at the height of service! Lineworkers are often our first responders during storms, working tirelessly to keep power flowing to the region.💪⚡️ Learn more 👉http://tva.me/38uP50SUEqK
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This heatwave has kept our Power Trading team busy! 🔥📈 Electricity is traded like any other major commodity, and during these summer temperatures, we purchase power at the lowest cost possible. The Power Trading team, just like our generation fleet, is crucial in keeping the lights on and cool air flowing.
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Summer may be coming to a close, but the fun doesn’t have to end! 🍂☀️ Get outdoors this Labor Day weekend and enjoy the unofficial end of summer at our scenic hiking trails, legendary fishing spots, and hundreds of campsites. Just like many families in the past, we want to be part of your summer memories! #TBT
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Wednesday's preliminary peak power demand was 30,560 megawatts at a system average temp of 98°, the hottest day of the week. Inside our System Operations Center, operators monitor the TVA power grid and dispatch the generation fleet 24/7. We are in for another hot day! ☀️ Here are some tips to save money and reduce your energy usage.👇http://tva.me/LhYt50T9TWg
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Are you dream'n for fall? 🍂 Us too! But until then, the last weeks of summer will continue to heat up! Here are some easy energy-saving tips to help you keep cool and save money.🌡️☀️ Click on over there 👉 http://tva.me/YKsx50T8FrQ