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Solar Smarts

Interested in installing solar power? Find objective information and qualified installers through TVA’s Green Connect program.

A young girl smiles as she peers through a magnifying glass

Eager Learners Venture Into Nature

TVA and Discover Life in America co-host the annual BioBlitz, where visitors young and old learn about the magic of plant and animal life.

TVA Senior Archeology Specialist Erin Dunsmore travels by boat to check on sealed caves.

Protectors of the Past

Discovery and preservation are hallmarks of archaeology. But modern archaeologists are also expert relationship builders, working with many partners to preserve the past.

Wilson Dam employees working on the upgrades

Wilson Dam Legacy Lives On

Work on TVA’s largest hydro facility will extend the life of this longtime power producer.

Celebrating Winged Superheroes

TVA Natural Resources joins UT Gardens in generating a buzz about pollinator insects during National Pollinator Week.

Saggy Transmission tower lines in winter

Finding the Right Mix

TVA welcomes input as it works on new Integrated Resource Plan to find the right approach to ensuring a bright future.

A Tale of Two Upgrades

Melton Hill and Fort Loudoun dams will provide clean energy for years to come thanks to significant repairs.

Engineer working near high-voltage tower

Making Every Megawatt Count

TVA prepares for sizzling summer heat with a variety of springtime outages and business partnerships.

Outdoor Magic

TVA Natural Resources partners with Bridge Chattanooga to offer opportunities for youth to enjoy nature’s treasures.

Dams Take Center Stage

Experts gather to share knowledge about dam construction and operation as they focus on protecting communities.

Raccoon Mountain Upgrade Underway

Work continues on TVA’s unique pumped storage facility to ensure its clean power is available 24/7 and in extreme weather conditions for years to come.

Adding recycled Christmas tree to reef ball

Fish are Friends

Those who enjoy fishing at Douglas Lake will soon have even better fishing stories to tell thanks to efforts to refresh and improve the underwater habitat.

TVA Police: A History of Service, Integrity and Excellence

Explore the TVA Police's long and storied history of serving and protecting TVA facilities and lands as well as the people of the region.

Focusing on the Future

TVA seeks public input as it builds the energy system of the future with a focus on meeting the current needs of the Tennessee Valley region.

TVA's 90th Anniversary Day of Service: A Legacy of Powering Progress

As part of the company-wide day of service to celebrate TVA's 90th anniversary, our West Region team volunteered at Overton Park in Memphis to restore the park's beauty and maintain its facilities.

A Historic Day

TVA marked its 90th anniversary with the largest day of service in our history: More than 2,000 employees and 125 retirees volunteered in every corner of the region, logging 10,000 service hours.

Construction Continues on TVA’s First Battery Storage System

TVA is developing its first owned and operated battery storage project near Knoxville, Tenn. Large-scale energy storage technologies, which capture power for later use, are critical for building the Grid of Tomorrow.

TVA Asking for Public Input on Kingston Fossil Plant

TVA is conducting an environmental review for Kingston Fossil Plant to assess the potential impacts of retiring the site and building replacement generation to ensure continued reliability across the Valley.

Aiding Our Pollinator Friends

Look for a "Pollinator Habitat" sign next time you visit a TVA park of right-of-way. Pollinator areas provide a home for a variety of vital native species including bees, moths, beetles and butterflies.

Wild for Wildflowers

TVA's annual guided wildflower walks along the Clinch River near Norris Dam allow people to enjoy a nice hike while learning about native trees and plants and the region's biodiversity.