by sfoshee | | Articles of Interest
Around 500 students attended classes at a community school (which was also the social, religious, and educational center) while their fathers worked to build Fontana Dam. The construction began in January of 1942 and water impoundment began on November 7, 1944. Many...
by sfoshee | | Articles of Interest
Tiptonville-New Madrid Line Strengthens the Grid Some of the best utility employees this side of the Mississippi are stringing a transmission line to – you guessed it – the other side of the Mississippi. This critical infrastructure project connects with the...
by sfoshee | | Articles of Interest
New Caledonia Gas Plant Groundbreaking Economic growth means energy growth – and that means jobs, investment and opportunity. Those were the words of TVA President and CEO Don Moul as he addressed a contingent of Mississippi stakeholders at the recent groundbreaking...
by sfoshee | | Articles of Interest
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) held a confirmation hearing on Oct. 22 for four nominees to TVA’s Board of Directors. TVA Board members are appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As part of the...
by sfoshee | | Articles of Interest
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 1 safely began a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage Friday evening after generating more than 13.2 billion kilowatt-hours of carbon-free energy during its most recent, 521-day...
by sfoshee | | Articles of Interest
TVA Builds Toolbox of ‘Best-Fit’ Solutions for the Grid Do you have a well-stocked toolbox at your house? One that enables you to efficiently and cost-effectively tackle home projects that extend the life of your home without breaking the bank? On a much larger scale,...
