Posts Tagged ‘Tennessee Valley Authority’
TVA plows ahead with plans for Kingston gas plant, ignores clean energy alternatives
On Friday, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it will move forward with plans to build a new gas plant and pipeline, forcing families in the Tennessee Valley to foot the bill for the polluting and outdated fossil fuel infrastructure.
Read MoreExperts, community target Tennessee Valley Authority’s energy plan Thursday in Nashville
Advocacy groups will hold a public hearing Thursday on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s 2024 long-term energy plan.
Read MoreFederal regulators put communities, climate at risk by rubberstamping TVA’s proposed Cumberland Pipeline
FERC’s decision to give the green light to this dangerous methane gas pipeline project ignores the significant and long-lasting damage it will do to the climate, utility customers, and Tennessee communities.
Read MoreCommunities honor Kingston coal ash cleanup workers with video, billboards, and ceremony for 15th spill anniversary
To honor cleanup workers for the 15th anniversary of TVA’s Kingston Coal Ash Spill, communities released a powerful short video and set up five billboards. Roane County, which just established the spill anniversary as an annual day of remembrance for the workers, will also hold a ceremony on Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. ET on the steps of the Roane County Courthouse: 200 E Race St #11, Kingston, TN 37763.
Read MoreGroups announce “People’s Hearing” after TVA board ignores requests for more public input into long-term energy plan
In response to TVA’s failure to offer opportunities for substantial input on the IRP, the groups will hold a “People’s IRP Hearing” that will include testimony from expert witnesses along with a public comment session.
Read MoreMovements to stop TVA’s gas buildout gain momentum ahead of critical year
Campaigns to stop Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed methane gas buildout are closing out 2023 with some major developments and eyeing next year as pivotal.
Read MoreOrganizations call for more transparent energy planning at TVA with “Motion to Intervene”
For the first time in the 90-year history of the Tennessee Valley Authority, several nonprofit advocacy organizations submitted a “Motion to Intervene” in the authority’s Integrated Resource Plan process.
Read MoreCommunity members, conservation groups condemn TVA’s fossil fuel-driven rate hike
In a disappointing move, the Board of the Tennessee Valley Authority last week approved a 4.5% increase to its base power rate. This rate hike will go into effect in just a few weeks and will lead to higher electricity bills throughout the region.
Read MoreConservation groups ask federal court of appeals to review key Cumberland Pipeline permit
The Southern Environmental Law Center and Appalachian Mountain Advocates, on behalf of Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club, are asking a federal court of appeals to review a state-issued permit for the proposed Cumberland Pipeline.
Read MoreTVA seeking public comments on new gas plans for Ashland City
Next Wednesday, June 21, community members from Ashland City will be at the David McCullough Community Room to get more information about a proposed methane gas plant, battery storage system and 12-mile gas pipeline near their homes in Cheatham County.
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