Membership Benefits

The support of our members allows us to provide a variety of important products and services to the electric utilities in the Tennessee Valley.

Membership Types

Regular Members

The 153 local power companies that purchase power from TVA and distribute it to communities across the 7-state Tennessee Valley region make up this membership. Exclusive content is available via the Member Dashboard on this site; login for details.

Affiliate Members

If you’re a power provider operating outside of the seven-state Tennessee Valley region, we invite you to become an Affiliate member. Scroll down to discover Affiliate member benefits.

Associate Members

If you’re a vendor, government entity, or service provider dedicated to supporting the public power industry, our Associate membership is for you. Scroll down to discover Associate member benefits.

Regular Members

Regular members include our 153 distribution systems. A few of the benefits of membership are: 

  • Reduced rates for training and educational courses
  • Reduced rates for TVPPA conferences
  • Free subscription to TVPPA Magazine
  • Listing in the Annual Member Directory
  • Complimentary copy of the Annual Member Directory
  • Access to the Safety Integrity Program. (Read about the program: Watch a video.)

For additional details about your TVPPA membership, please contact Executive VP & Chief Strategy Officer Danette Scudder. 

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Affiliate Members

As a TVPPA Affiliate member, you can take advantage of the many learning & networking opportunities TVPPA offers, as well as access to the Safety Integrity Program. From the extensive technical & business management classes to annual conferences that cover topics including Customer Experience, HR, Engineering, Operations, Safety and Security there is no shortage of ways you can learn and grow with TVPPA.
Become an Affiliate Member

Membership Level by Gross Revenue

  • Level 1: $19,195/yr >$1B
  • Level 2: $12,800/yr $500M - $1B
  • Level 3: $6,400/yr $250M - $500M
  • Level 4: $3,200/yr < $250M
  • Level 5: $640/yr thru State Associate
  • Level 6: $1,280/yr Distributors Insured

Affiliate Level 1 Benefits

  • Education & Training discounts
  • Reduced rates for TVPPA conferences
  • Early access to sponsorships
  • Free subscription to TVPPA Magazine
  • Welcome listing in TVPPA Magazine
  • Company listing in Membership Directory
  • 30 complimentary copies of directory
  • Member pricing for extra directories
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Subscription to Connection newsletter
  • Company listing on website
  • Access to Fleet Vehicle Incentives
  • Access to Safety Integrity Program
  • Eligible for Distributors Insurance

Affiliate Level 2 Benefits

  • Education & Training discounts
  • Reduced rates for TVPPA conferences
  • Early access to sponsorships
  • Free subscription to TVPPA Magazine
  • Welcome listing in TVPPA Magazine
  • Company listing in Membership Directory
  • 20 complimentary copies of directory
  • Member pricing for extra directories
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Subscription to Connection newsletter
  • Company listing on website
  • Access to Fleet Vehicle Incentives
  • Access to Safety Integrity Program
  • Eligible for Distributors Insurance

Affiliate Level 3 Benefits

  • Education & Training discounts
  • Reduced rates for TVPPA conferences
  • Early access to sponsorships
  • Free subscription to TVPPA Magazine
  • Welcome listing in TVPPA Magazine
  • Company listing in Membership Directory
  • 10 complimentary copies of directory
  • Member pricing for extra directories
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Subscription to Connection newsletter
  • Company listing on website
  • Access to Fleet Vehicle Incentives
  • Access to Safety Integrity Program
  • Eligible for Distributors Insurance

Affiliate Level 4 Benefits

  • Education & Training discounts
  • Reduced rates for TVPPA conferences
  • Early access to sponsorships
  • Free subscription to TVPPA Magazine
  • Welcome listing in TVPPA Magazine
  • Company listing in Membership Directory
  • Complimentary copy of directory
  • Member pricing for extra directories
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Subscription to Connection newsletter
  • Company listing on website
  • Access to Fleet Vehicle Incentives
  • Access to Safety Integrity Program
  • Eligible for Distributors Insurance

Affiliate Level 5 Benefits

  • Education & Training discounts
  • Early access to sponsorships
  • Free subscription to TVPPA Magazine
  • Welcome listing in TVPPA Magazine
  • Company listing in Membership Directory
  • Complimentary copy of directory
  • Member pricing for extra directories
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Subscription to Connection newsletter
  • Company listing on website
  • Access to Safety Integrity Program

Affiliate Level 6 Benefits

  • Free subscription to TVPPA Magazine
  • Welcome listing in TVPPA Magazine
  • Company listing in Membership Directory
  • Complimentary copy of directory
  • Member pricing for extra directories
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Company listing on website
  • Access to Safety Integrity Program
  • Eligible for Distributors Insurance

Associate Members

As a TVPPA Associate member, you’ll connect with local power providers servicing over 10 million customers across the Tennessee Valley. Since the 1930s, these consumer-owned utilities have been key to enhancing the quality of life in the seven-state region. Relationships with organizations like yours are vital to their continued success. Membership is $1920/calendar year.
Become an Associate Member

Associate Members Benefits

Discounted Rates

- Reduced rates for Education & Training courses
- Discounted registration  fees for TVPPA conferences
- Member discounts for extra copies of Annual Membership Directory

Access to Information

- Advance notification for all conferences
- Early access to sponsorship and exhibit space opportunities
- Free subscription to TVPPA Magazine 
- Complimentary copy of Annual Membership Directory
- A complimentary subscription to TVPPA Connection, a learning and leadership newsletter 

Recognition & Connection

- Your conference name badge will display an Associate member ribbon 
- Welcome listing in TVPPA Magazine
- Listing in the Annual Member Directory
- Advertising opportunities
- Listing on the Associate members page of TVPPA.com

Let's Discuss Your Membership

We would be happy to discuss your membership interests and benefits. Please tell us how we can best serve you!
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