Rep. Cohen wants to tear down TVA ‘fence’ preventing competitive electricity market
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chair has called TVA’s federally defined geographic service territory “a vestige of a bygone era in the region.”
Topic: TVA
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October 2022
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September 2022
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MLGW: 23 bids, 5,000 pages of documents and a one-hour presentation
Only three bidders — NextEra Energy, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Franklin L. Haney Company — submitted full-requirement proposals to MLGW during its RFP process for a new energy provider.
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Opinion: TVA’s proposal is terrible for Memphis and Shelby County
MLGW has failed its fiduciary duties to its ratepayers. The ratepayers deserves a fair RFP. City Council should vote against the TVA contract until all questions are answered, even if it takes a few years.
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MLGW hears public opposition to long-term TVA contract
Several citizens publicly objected to a long-term contract between MLGW and the TVA, saying the utility shouldn’t lock itself into a deal that diminishes its negotiating power in a rapidly changing energy market.
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Advocacy groups request longer public comment period on MLGW power proposals
“MLGW’s decision on its future power supply is one of the most consequential single decisions that any community has made in the history of SACE’s work throughout the Southeast region over the past three decades,” said the executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
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TVA CEO Jeff Lyash says 20-year contract term with MLGW is nonnegotiable
Lyash cited stability, discounted base rates and flexibility for utilities to build out carbon-free generation as the biggest draws for a long-term contract, but its terms are nonnegotiable.
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Lawsuit seeks TVA salary information for its regional vice presidents
As Memphis officials review bids of competitors who might replace the Tennessee Valley Authority as the city’s sole supplier of electricity, a Freedom of Information lawsuit seeks release of salary information on TVA’s four regional vice presidents.
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City leaders to take ‘deeper dive’ into MLGW recommendation
The recommendation Thursday, Sept. 1, from MLGW CEO and President J.T. Young will likely not be the last word on the issue.
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Clean energy advocates: MLGW could be leaving ‘value on the table’ with TVA proposal
The Tennessee director of the Southern Environmental Law Center said TVA’s proposed agreement make it difficult to change energy providers, and it’s unlikely that MLGW would undergo another evaluation process similar to the current one if it signs a long-term deal.
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MLGW leaders recommend staying with TVA for greatest value, least risk
Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation
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Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation
With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.
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MLGW leaders recommend staying with TVA for greatest value, least risk
TVA’s long-term contract proposal offers a 3% reduction in MLGW’s current base rate but also includes a 20-year termination notice compared to the current five-year notice. The City of Memphis has responded to the recommendation.
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Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation
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August 2022
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TVA denies reliance on MISO during grid strain
Less than 24 hours before MLGW management makes a recommendation for the utility’s next power supplier, the TVA refuted claims that it leaned on another electricity provider during some of the hottest days of the year.
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MLGW to recommend future electricity supplier
At Thursday’s meeting, MLGW management will recommend whether they think the utility should continue with TVA or go with a different power provider.
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Suburbs stand together, want MLGW to remain with TVA
Another round of suburbs add their input Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the potential MLGW-TVA split.
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Arlington, Collierville, Millington want a say ahead of MLGW recommendation
Half of Shelby County’s suburbs passed a resolution seeking a voice in decisions regarding Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.
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City Council hires energy consultant to aid vote if MLGW leaves TVA
If MLGW opts to enter into a contract with a new electric supplier, the board will make a recommendation to the council, at which point Tabors Caramanis Rudkevich would step in.
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Opinion: The suburbs need a voice on whether MLGW will leave TVA
Isn’t it time for MLGW to expand their board representation to include the entire service area instead of restricting voting membership to Memphis?
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Church, CDC partner for Westwood community garden
The garden will be located across the street from Mount Vernon Baptist Church Westwood, on land the church owns.
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Letter to the Editor: TVA decision too important to take chances
“Chances are good that TVA will eventually come around to reasonable conditions that benefit both themselves and the Memphis area.”
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July 2022
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Environmental groups urge MLGW to invest in renewable energy
The organizations said it’s a crucial moment as MLGW’s board prepares to make a recommendation on its next electric supplier contract.
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TVA seeks up to 5,000 megawatts of carbon-free energy
Critics say the request for proposals — a process that could end in TVA awarding one, multiple or zero contracts — is a noncommittal effort to expand carbon-free energy.
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City attorney ready to make recommendation on energy consultant for TVA-MLGW debate
In April, the Memphis City Council authorized its attorney Allan Wade to identify potential energy consultants. He researched 21 potential candidates.
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Tennessee warns of contaminants in Mississippi River fish; Arkansas doesn’t
A 31-mile stretch of the Mississippi River is under a “do not consume” advisory because of high levels of methylmercury, chlordane and other organic contaminants in the fish, but posted warnings only exist on the Tennessee side. Arkansas has no advisories for the same stretch of the river.
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Opinion: MLGW consultant massively underestimated benefits of leaving TVA
Former MLGW president and CEO: “The consultant’s presentation seemed designed to frighten and make people afraid to take the risk of leaving TVA, rather than make us aware of its benefits and rewards.”
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June 2022
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MLGW expects sizeable increase in power bills this summer
MLGW customers will see a 20% to 40% rate increase between July and September, which could raise bills between $30 and $60 per month.
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