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Home Energy Efficiency: What Works Best?

TVA will answer that question by comparing technologies at its unique test facility.

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Using three new homes as a test site, TVA will compare the effectiveness of various energy saving approaches to heating and cooling, lighting, water usage, and more. Read about the Campbell Creek project.

How does your home rate?

Complete our online usage assessment and get a free home energy kit. We also offer an expert in-home evaluation and financial incentives. Learn about TVA's new energy efficiency programs.

 

TVA News and Issues

December Fuel Cost Adjustment

For billing periods beginning December 1, 2009, TVA’s wholesale Fuel Cost Adjustment will be lowered from its current credit of 0.309 cents per kilowatt-hour to a credit of 0.662 cents per kilowatt-hour.

This new FCA amount will cause an additional residential monthly bill reduction of between $3.00 and $6.00, depending on usage levels. Read more.

TVA Board Meeting

The TVA Board of Directors will hold a public meeting at 9:30 a.m. CST, Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Read more.

TVA contracts to buy renewable wind power

TVA has entered contracts to purchase up to 450 megawatts of renewable wind energy — enough to serve about 140,000 average-size homes in the Tennessee Valley — from companies in North and South Dakota. Read more.

Natural Resource Plan

TVA is conducting a study of how to meet the future environmental needs of the Tennessee Valley. The Natural Resource Plan will help TVA manage natural resources and public lands over the next 20 years. Read more.

Integrated Resource Plan

To meet the region's electricity needs over the next 20 years, TVA is developing an Integrated Resource Plan. After a first round of public input, TVA is preparing a draft document to release for review and comment in early 2010. Read more.

Apply for construction permits

Permits for small shoreline construction projects can be completed online. Small projects include shoreline stabilization measures and structures like boat docks and piers. Find out how to apply.

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TVA and clean air
Reservoir information
TVA’s land policy
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News releases

TVA Leases Three Knoxville Homes For 3-Year Energy Efficiency Study

TVA Names Executives To Lead Government Relations, Communications

 

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