For more than seven decades, TVA has been improving the quality of life in the Tennessee Valley through its threefold mission of providing affordable and reliable power, promoting sustainable economic development, and acting as a steward of the Valley's natural resources. Welcome to the TVA web site, where you’ll find information about the many ways in which TVA fulfills these responsibilities. We hope you find the site informative.

Energy

Save on your electric bills: Through the energy right® Program, TVA and your local power company offer suggestions and tools to help you use energy more efficiently. For information, go to energy right.

TVA Nuclear: About 30 percent of the power TVA generates comes from its three nuclear plants, which provide enough reliable, affordable electricity to power more than three million Tennessee Valley homes. Read about TVA Nuclear and its efforts to lead the world in safety, reliability, and performance.

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA): TVA is seeking public comments on proposed new standards related to time-based rate schedules and interconnection of consumer generation. Comments may be submitted online. Read more.

Environment

2004-2005 Environmental Report: This report discusses TVA’s environmental performance for the past two years. It presents key developments in air quality, reservoir operations, watershed initiatives, and more. In addition, TVA executives take a look at TVA’s progress, challenges, and plans for the future. View it at Corporate Environmental Reports.

TVA River Neighbors: This online newsletter presents the latest news and stories of interest to reservoir users and everyone who cares about the Tennesse River system. You can also sign up to receive river-system news by e-mail. See TVA River Neighbors.

Reservoir operations policy: Learn how TVA manages the flow of water through the Tennessee River system and how that affects your reservoir’s elevation. See Managing River System Flows.

Shoreline construction permits: TVA must approve any construction along the shoreline of the Tennessee River or its tributaries. That includes boat docks and ramps, bridges, marinas, water intakes, sewage outfalls, and other projects. Get information here about Section 26a permits.

Economic Development

Resources: For new or expanding industries, entrepreneurs, or communities seeking help with recruitment and growth, valuable resources are just a click away at TVAed.com.

Site selectors: check out TVAsites.com, the world's largest GIS-based site selection database. It covers over 1,600 properties and makes information available in minutes that would formerly have taken days to compile.

TVA Properties

Available: TVA has corporate properties for sale, rent, or lease in Alabama and Tennessee. View listing.

Request for information: TVA is seeking information on the lease or purchase of 600,000 square feet of commercial office space in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Newspaper ad (PDF, 443 kb)

Detailed request for information and submittal requirements (PDF, 114 kb)

TVA Energy Services

For your business: Save money and increase energy efficiency through our energy services for business, industry, and large institutions. For a quick and easy energy audit, check out our Business Energy Center.

For your home: Manage your energy usage for efficiency and savings with energy services for the home. Also see our home energy audit and find helpful tips for renters as well as homeowners.

Map of TVA Reservoirs and Power Plants Our interactive map is your guide to the entire TVA power system, including fossil and nuclear plants, dams and reservoirs. You’ll find fascinating details on each facility and learn how they work together for the purposes of power supply, river management, and economic development.

TVA’s got a Web site just for kids! Learn about how TVA makes electricity, reduces flood damage, protects wildlife, and lots more. There’s a section for teachers, too. Take a look at www.tvakids.com.

TVA Campgrounds to Close for Season

TVA Board Appoints Tom Kilgore as CEO

TVA Board Approves Contract To Supply Power to Bristol Virginia Utilities

Calendar of Events

Land Policy

The TVA Board has proposed a new policy that would govern planning, retention, and disposal of land under TVA’s stewardship. See Proposed TVA Land Policy

Military Information

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