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Eight TVPPA Members Receive Grants to Build Last Mile, Middle Mile Fiber Infrastructure
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced on April 30 that the state of Tennessee will award more than $162 million in grants to expand broadband opportunities and access to high-quality...
Join TVPPA’s HR, Workers’ Comp Webinar on May 7
Are you required to provide light duty to those who have been injured on the job? If so, how long do you have to do this? How does FMLA leave work with workers’ comp? Do you know the answers to these same questions regarding leave? Join us at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT on...
Plateau Electric Cooperative Names New CEO
Plateau Electric Cooperative (PEC) recently appointed John Proffitt to lead the utility as their new Chief Executive Officer. Proffitt, who joins PEC from Duke Energy, will officially assume the role on May 15, 2024. With more than two decades of experience in the...
TVPPA Members Receive NRECA Communication and Marketing Awards
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) recently announced the winners of their Spotlight on Excellence Awards, which recognize exceptional work produced by electric cooperative communication and marketing professionals across the country....
Tennessee Valley Lineworkers Compete, Place in 2024 APPA Lineworkers Rodeo
On Saturday, April 6, lineworkers from across the Tennessee Valley competed against some of the nation's best lineworkers at the American Public Power Association's Lineworkers Rodeo. Held in in Lafayette, La., this year's competition saw sixty-four journeyman teams...
TVPPA Members Earn 2024 RP3 Designations, Safety Awards of Excellence from APPA
The American Public Power Association (APPA) awarded six TVPPA members with their esteemed Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation during their Engineering & Operations Conference in New Orleans, La. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years,...
Meet the Keynote Speakers of TVPPA’s 78th Annual Conference
Get to know the keynotes for our 78th Annual Conference! Robert Bryce On Tuesday, May 21, energy journalist, author and documentarian Robert Bryce will deliver an insightful keynote presentation titled “Renewables, Hydrocarbons and the Future of the Electric Grid.”...
Women In Power: Women’s History Month 2024
March is Women’s History Month, and part of this important month is about recognizing how women everywhere contribute to our shared success. Across the Tennessee Valley, women leaders at local power companies (LPCs) are doing just that. At TVPPA, we recognize and...
TVPPA Co-Hosts Tennessee Electrification Leadership Summit
As billions of dollars flow from the DOE, EPA, DOT, and state governments, opportunities abound for beneficial electrification – that is the use of electricity for purposes that save consumers money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve quality of life, and...
Nominations Now Open for TVPPA’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award
TVPPA opened nominations for its 2024 Richard C. Crawford Distinguished Service Award (DSA) today. Given in recognition of truly exceptional service, the award recognizes the outstanding leadership and extraordinary service commitment to TVPPA and its member systems...
Champion Employee Well-Being with Personnel Issues Workshop
Join TVPPA Education & Training on Tuesday, February 27 in Nashville, Tenn. for our Personnel Issues workshop. Attorney and class instructor Kim Vance will take participants on a day-long deep dive into 2024 employment law compliance issues including: The EEOC’s...
TVPPA Celebrates Black History Month
February marks Black History Month and to celebrate, TVPPA is highlighting Black historical figures who have positively impacted the power industry through innovative thinking and a passion for brightening our world – many of whom have ties to the Tennessee Valley....
Join the Next Inclusion Class on Beautiful Lake Guntersville
Make plans now to join TVPPA and executive leadership coach Tangela Johnson on Alabama's beautiful Lake Guntersville on Thursday and Friday, March 7-8 for our next session of Leaders First, Culture Second: Inclusion the Way Forward. By joining this class alongside a...
LPCs Invited to Participate in Voltage Regulation Survey
TVPPA's R&D Committee and TVA invite you to participate in a Voltage Regulation Survey to help provide information on the current infrastructure capabilities of your system. This data will be used to identify barriers Local Power Companies have to overcome to...
TVA Encourages Consumers to Conserve Energy, Asks LPCs to do the Same
Due to the increased demand for power brought on by extreme temperatures and a wind-chill which will approach near zero as the evening progresses, TVA has made a public appeal for energy conservation and called on local power companies across the Valley to do the...
IRS Adds Office Hours to Support Roll Out of Pre-Registration Process for CHIPS Credits
The IRS has announced that it will offer office hours for organizations needing support with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible...
IRS Launches Energy Credits Pre-filing Registration Tool, DOT Hosts Webinar
The IRS recently announced the launch of the IRS Energy Credits Online pre-filing registration tool for taxpayers who intend to receive a direct payment or transfer a clean energy credit. Established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Elective Pay (or “direct pay”)...
Photo Galley: TVPPA Members Spread the Holiday Cheer
Check out this festive photo galley to see how your fellow TVPPA members are celebrating the holidays in their communities!
Register for Training & Professional Certificate Classes in 2024!
Propel your career to new heights in 2024. Build on the training and education you acquired this year by enrolling in TVPPA Certificate Program coursework in 2024. Our Education & Training programs are designed to empower utility professionals to develop skills in...
Decoding Dynamic Charges with TVPPA’s Fuel Cost Adjustments 101
Join TVPPA on Tuesday, December 12 at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT for our next Hot Topics Webinar, Fuel Cost Adjustment 101. TVPPA and TVA are working together to create this explainer webinar, led by Cass Larson of TVA and Jim Sheffield of TVPPA, with support from Dan...
Empower Your Leadership Journey: Unleash the Power of Inclusion
Join us on December 6-7 in Chattanooga, Tenn., for Leaders First, Culture Second: Inclusion – The Way Forward with TVPPA executive leadership trainer Tangela Johnson. This transformative two-day workshop is tailored for local power company general managers and senior...
Cold Weather Materials Added to ELCP Communications Toolkit
Just as cooler fall temperatures have settled in across the Tennessee Valley and our members have begun preparing for winter, TVPPA's Communications Advisory Group has completed the cold weather portion of the Emergency Load Curtailment Program (ELCP) communications...
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with TVPPA’s New GM Training Program
Are you stepping into your role as a CEO or General Manager and curious about the resources TVPPA has to offer? Your opportunity to discover is here! Mark your calendar for Friday, December 8, and join us for TVPPA's exclusive training for new CEOs and General...
Last Chance! Register Now for FEMA Funding Webinar on October 31
Join us tomorrow, October 31, at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT for a very important Hot Topics Webinar: Tricks and Treats to Navigate FEMA Funding and Avoid De-obligation. Anyone who has navigated the FEMA process understands the intricate challenges involved in ensuring...
Research & Development Committee Prioritizes FY24 Projects Prior to Funding Vote
Following their September call for project proposals, TVPPA’s Research & Development Committee received a record number of 15 submissions. The Committee met on Tuesday, October 17 at TECA Headquarters in Nashville, Tenn., to prioritize projects of interest to the...
TVPPA Members Compete in International Lineman’s Rodeo; JEA Lineman Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Over the weekend, lineworkers across the Tennessee Valley competed against some of the best lineworkers from around the world in the 39th Annual International Lineman's Rodeo & Expo. The rodeo was held October 11-14 in Overland Park, Kan. at the Overland Park...