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About TVPPA

 

Who We Are

The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc. (TVPPA) is the nonprofit, regional service organization that represents the interests of consumer-owned electric utilities operating within the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) service area. TVPPA members include both municipal and electric cooperatives, and they serve more than 9 million people in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia.

History

Since the mid-1930s, consumer-owned utilities have been major contributors to the quality of life enjoyed by Tennessee Valley residents. Local electric systems are more than utilities — they are an active, necessary part of the communities they serve.

The Valley’s consumer-owned power distributors have only one purpose — to provide all ratepayers with the best energy services at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound business practices.

Vision

We will be the preferred and continuing source of services that enhance the competitive position of consumer-owned utilities. We will be the leading force in shaping public policy related to the supply of electricity to consumers in the Tennessee Valley.

Mission

Our mission is twofold: to serve as an effective advocate for our members’ interests with the public, in the political process, and with the TVA; and to be a successful independent provider of competitive business services. As a voluntary service organization, we provide our members with the advantages of larger utility operations without relinquishing the local ownership and control that is essential to our independent distribution systems. The backbone of our association is its committee structure. Key volunteer committees provide the vital working link between the association staff and members.

Service Area

TVPPA represents the 153 municipal and cooperative power companies that serve over 10 million people in the seven state TVA service area which includes parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. We help to empower these local utilities by providing resources and solutions that enhance their operations and help deliver resilient, reliable, low-cost energy to the communities they serve.

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