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First of three Origis Energy solar + storage projects comes online in Mississippi

Golden Triangle II, a 150 MWac solar project with 50 MW battery storage, is now generating carbon-free electricity.

Advocates argue for transparency, participation in TVA’s Integrated Resource Plan

In the motion, groups called on TVA to make its IRP process more open and transparent by hosting a public hearing and allowing relevant stakeholders to provide input into the plan.

TVA to invest $15B in system upgrades, including $100M for demand response programs

TVA’s growth will include 3,800 MW of new generation by 2024, and 10,000 MW of solar energy by 2035.

Major utilities form Southeast hydrogen hub coalition

A newly-formed coalition of some of the largest utilities in the U.S. will pursue a “six-state hydrogen hub” in the Southeast and plans to apply for funding from an $8 billion U.S. Department of Energy program.

FERC’s deadlock means SEEM is here to stay—Why are renewables worried?

The 15 utilities behind the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) hailed the proposal as providing “cost, reliability and environmental benefits.” So, why is the renewable energy industry so concerned?

Report: SEEM alternatives would save $100 billion, cut more emissions

SEEM, which is under review by FERC, would produce the lowest cost savings and emission reductions of available options, according to a new report.

227MW solar farm completed in Alabama to support Facebook data center

The utility-scale solar farm was developed through a partnership between Ørsted and TVA. The project will support Facebook’s data center….

Tennessee sunshine to power Jack Daniel’s

TVA signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Silicon Ranch to build, own, and operate the solar facility just a few miles from the world-famous distille…

Appalachian solar effort a reality after backers powered through setbacks

A new initiative announced Wednesday will install up to 12 megawatts of solar power in Virginia’s historic coalfield region over the next three years. Persist…

70-MW solar facility to support Facebook’s operations in Tennessee

On Thursday, The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) confirmed that the new 70-MW solar facility in Madison County, Tennessee, will support Facebook’s operations…

Backed by EPRI, major utilities launch initiative to accelerate economy-wide deep decarbonization

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI) announced this week that they are embarking on a five-year initiative to acceler…

More than 1000 ewes to graze under Tennessee’s 53-MW Millington Solar Farm

Silicon Ranch announced its implementation of what it is calling ‘regenerative energy’ at the 53-MW Millington Solar Farm in Tennessee. Regenerative energy …

General Motors to purchase 100 MW of solar energy to power Spring Hill

General Motors’ (GM) Spring Hill Manufacturing plant is expected to be powered by 100% solar energy by late 2022. The green tariff agreement with Tennessee Va…

TVA selects solar developers for Knoxville utilities board project

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced is selection of First Solar and Origis Energy to develop 212 MW of solar power to reach the Knoxville Utilities B…

TVA wants to let local power companies generate their own distributed energy, seeks public input

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking public input on a draft Environmental Assessment that considers the environmental impacts of enabling local powe…