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TVPPA is now accepting nominations for the Richard C. Crawford Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This is one of the most prestigious honors that the Tennessee Valley’s public power community can bestow upon a truly exceptional TVPPA member-system general manager or...

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) through its Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has announced a new grant program. The Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program will provide financial investment, technical assistance, and other...

EPRI has been working to improve the electric grid’s reliability, resilience, and security for more than two decades, undertaking dozens of projects to understand and mitigate various threats. Don't miss your opportunity to gain their insight and expert knowledge on...

The 2023 TVPPA Membership Directory will begin arriving in mailboxes at the end March, with each of our LPC Members receiving two complimentary copies while our associate and affiliate members receive one copy. This handy tool provides staff listings and company...

Are you new to the public power industry or looking to gain foundational knowledge on how a utility operates? If so, join TVPPA's Valley Utility Workshop on February 23 at Fayetteville Public Utilities in Fayetteville, Tenn. This single-day educational and networking...

Building a supportive and inclusive workplace has never been more critical. As retirements continue to impact local power companies and applicants have become more selective about where they work, businesses hoping to thrive now have to compete for the best talent....

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....

Former TVPPA Board Chairman Joe Satterfield passed away on Sunday, January 29 at his home in Blairsville, Ga. Satterfield, who worked as General Manager of Blue Ridge Mountain EMC for 24 years, served as Chairman of TVPPA’s Board of Directors from 2008 to 2009, just...

In 2022, TVPPA introduced our Fleet Vehicle Purchasing Opportunity in response to supply chain challenges that limited vehicle availability. To help our members alleviate these concerns and facilitate access to new fleet vehicles, TVPPA negotiated a partnership with...

Are you ready to take the next step in advancing your career as a public power executive or utility accountant? If so, now's the time to register and confirm your spot for the initial courses in TVPPA's Certified Power Executive or Certified Utility Accountant...

TVPPA Education & Training's Electrical Metering Lab will return in February at CDE Lightband in Clarksville, Tenn., running from February 20-24. Students enrolled in TVPPA’s Electric Substation Metering correspondence program can gain valuable experience directly...

Join us at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, January 10 when Meguire Whitney Managing Principal Elizabeth Whitney shares key details of the Inflation Reduction Act with TVPPA members during The Inflation Reduction Act and Federal Funding Opportunities, our first Hot Topics...

TVPPA's Education & Training team has been hard at work and is ready to support you and your team with expanded opportunities to learn and develop your professional skills in the new year. Beginning in January, we are bringing our Foreman Academy to the Middle...

From new pay transparency laws to a rise in workplace bullying lawsuits to an even tighter labor market, 2023 already looms as a challenging year for HR professionals in the electric utility industry. Join us on Tuesday, December 6 at 10 a.m. ET for the next...

Reserve your spot for TVPPA's next Hot Topics webinar, Principles of Effective Crisis Communication, being held November 29 at 10 a.m. ET.  This webinar will explore the foundations of an effective crisis response, including how to communicate in a way that meets the...

The value of having a crisis communication plan is never more evident than when disaster strikes. In today’s day and age where news is at our fingertips around the clock and social media offers a forum for spectators to carry the conversation, power companies need...

If you're interested in working with leaders to build relationships and better understand the region's issues and opportunities, apply for the 2023-2024 class of Valley Public Power Leadership Academy. Applications are due January 17, 2023. Each LPC may submit one...

Register now for the next Hot Topics Webinar, 2023 National Electric Safety Code Highlights, on November 8, 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT. Presented by John Corum, Vice President of Administrative Services at Cleveland Utilities, this webinar will provide a brief overview of...

Many of the best lineworkers from around the world came together in Overland Park, Kan., this weekend to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo & Expo, including some of TVPPA's own members. The 38th annual competition was held October 12-15 at the Overland...

  TVPPA's popular webinar series returns to a computer screen near you in November. Launched earlier this year, the Hot Topics series delivers informative and engaging sessions on a range of emerging topics with the potential to impact your business. TVPPA...

Registration is now open for the next session of TVPPA’s diversity, equity and inclusion training program for executives, Leaders First, Culture Second: Inclusion: The Way Forward. The class will be held Wednesday, December 7 through Thursday, December 8 at the TVPPA...

Registration is now open for our Accounting & Finance Conference. This event will take place October 19-21 and will be held at the newly renovated Marriott near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Two pre-conference options, "Excel Through...

TVPPA's Communications Advisory Group, along with our in-house Communications & Marketing team, has just launched a Local Power Advantage toolkit. This all-new toolkit is a set of year round resources for use in communicating the value of being part of a locally...

Register by Friday, September 16 at Noon Spots are still available to play in the Power Play Scholarship Association’s annual golf tournament. The event will be held at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, September 19. A reception honoring...

The State of Tennessee will invest nearly $447 million to expand broadband access to more than 150,000 underserved homes and businesses across the state. The funds will come through the Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund – American Rescue Plan (TEBF-ARP), which...