Over 100 utility leaders, tech vendors and industry experts recently met in Franklin, Tennessee, for a two-day conference exploring the future of grid modernization.

Hosted by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, the event spotlighted TVA’s Valley Vision initiative of building a decentralized, two-way energy system.

In the Summer 2025 issue of TVPPA Magazine, leaders from Huntsville Utilities and Middle Tennessee Electric share key findings from the conference and offer their insights on deploying distributed energy resources like battery storage and advanced outage management systems across their communities.

Their message? Grid modernization is not a one-size-fits-all solution – collaboration is key.

Learn how TVA and its utility partners are laying the groundwork for a smarter, more resilient energy future in this TVPPA featured article.