Candidate Andy Ogles on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Andy Ogles, the Republican Party candidate running for reelection to represent Tennessee Congressional District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives.…
Candidate Maryam Abolfazli on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Maryam Abolfazli, the Democratic Party candidate running to represent Tennessee Congressional District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Also in…
Candidate Megan Barry on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Megan Barry, the Democratic Party candidate running for election to represent Tennessee Congressional District 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives.…
Candidate Mark Green on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Mark Green, the Republican Party candidate running for reelection to represent Tennessee Congressional District 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives.…
TVA’s New Nuclear Program is a Warning Sign to Customers and Local Power Companies
TVA’s nuclear ambitions are risky for customers. Here's why the nation's largest public utility should instead focus on proven, affordable, clean energy right now.
Biden's Hand-picked Regulators Okay Most Anti-Climate Utility Plan in Country
The federally-owned electric utility TVA has taken a key step toward a huge expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure over the next few years.
EPA to TVA: Review is Inadequate, More Transparency Needed
EPA states that TVA's environmental review of replacing the Kingston coal plant with new fossil gas pipeline and power plants is inadequate, and a supplemental review with more transparency is needed.
TVA relies on out-dated info to stall solar progress and justify fossil gas
TVA needs to hit refresh! The final EIS for replacing the Kingston Fossil Plant inappropriately cites "supply chain disruptions" from 2022 -- which have largely subsided -- as rationale to build 1,500…
TVA: NEPA is Not a Stand-in for Public Input in an IRP
While TVA's IRP is not exempt from NEPA review, TVA can and should have a separate public, accessible, and transparent process for its IRPs.
TVA, Our Nation's Largest "Public" Utility Has The Least Public Planning Process
TVA's Board of Directors refused to hold a public hearing on TVA's 2024 draft IRP, so we held our own.