Tag Archives: TVA

Livingston and Overton County officials want to do in-depth work on keeping more sales tax revenue at home. The community one of eight in Tennessee selected by TVA to participate in its Innovation Academy. The program helps answer economic challenges by providing resources and grants. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said 15 Overton leaders will explore options. “The most ... Read More »

Sparta Electric has won a Top Performer EnergyRight Award from TVA. Energy Service and Program Vice-President Cindy Herron said EnergyRight partners with local power companies to offer clean and inexpensive energy to homes and businesses. “We are here to say we appreciate this partnership, and we want to recognize Sparta Electric for being a top performer for fiscal year 2020 ... Read More »

A solar pavilion for the Pickett County School System could still be a possibility after TVA added more funding and restructured the bid process. The school system was one of seven that received a TVA grant for construction. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the energy company plans to add all the grant winners into one bid contract to gain ... Read More »

Cookeville Electric is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority to provide free home energy evaluations across the region. Karen Brown with Cookeville Energy Services said the goal of the service is to help people save money where they can on their energy bill. “A utility bill is a huge part of our budget,” Brown said. “And if we can look ... Read More »

The Pickett County Board of Education unanimously rejected the sole bid opened Monday for the construction of a solar pavilion. The school system was awarded a $100,000 grant through TVA to fund the project, but, the total price tag for the work came in at $358,000. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the price was too high to cover. “I ... Read More »

The Van Buren County School System has been awarded a $400,000 TVA Uplift Grant and Solar Pavilion. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said this grant will address lighting at Spencer Elementary and Van Buren County High School. Cole said a preliminary location of the solar pavilion has been determined. “It’s an outdoor classroom and they came and looked at the best ... Read More »

Sparta is moving forward to replace its spare transformer to secure its backup power plan. The transformer is shared with Caney Fork Electric Cooperative. Utilities Manager Belva Bess said Sparta is responsible for 45 percent of the cost on the $795,000 equipment. “We went ahead and contacted the low bidder, we had to send all that out for bids and ... Read More »

Volunteer Energy Cooperative is considering buying power from a new provider after increasing whole sale rates from TVA. Volunteer Energy Cooperative President Rody Blevin said prices have continually increased over seven years at about a two percent rate. “We spent about a year talking to TVA about a possible new contract,” Blevin said. “TVA refused to negotiate with us on ... Read More »

UCEMC will give members a credit beginning next month to reduce monthly electric bills. The TVA Board approved the credit as part of a $200 million Pandemic Relief Credit plan. That reduces UCEMC’s wholesale power bill. UCEMC General Manager Jimmy Gregory said standard service customers will see a 1.6 percent savings effective October 1st. “We certainly appreciate TVA’s board for ... Read More »

The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering virtual home assessments in place of sending a technician to your home. Sparta Utility Manager Belva Bess said this is a safer option for households. “If you have a smartphone you can show them,” Bess said. “They would show you and tell you what they need to look at. You would point your camera ... Read More »