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Brian Taylor, General Manager at CDE Lightband, Honored with TMEPA Outstanding Service Award
Brian Taylor, General Manager at CDE Lightband, was awarded the Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association (TMEPA) Outstanding Service Award. The award was presented during the President’s Lunch at TMEPA's Annual Membership Meeting, recognizing Taylor for his...
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...
TVPPA Partners with Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, Ensales on New Lineworker Training Yard
TVPPA was proud to join the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) to celebrate the groundbreaking of their Joint Lineworker Training Yard on Tuesday, October 3. The Joint Lineworker Training Yard is designed to support workforce development and safety...
Register for October Webinar: Navigating FEMA Funding and Avoiding De-obligation
Join Anthony Hurley, consultant/partner at Critical Preparedness, LLC, on Tuesday, October 31 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT for the next installment of our Hot Topics Webinar Series: Navigating FEMA Funding and Avoiding De-obligation. Anthony brings 42 years of experience...
Registration for Utility Customer Experience and Human Resource Management Conferences Now Open
Secure your spot for two of TVPPA's upcoming fall events for communications and human resources professionals: the Utility Customer Experience (UCX) and Human Resource Management (HRM) Conferences. Both conferences will be held November 15-17 at the Sheraton Music...
Register for Power Play Golf Tournament by September 8
Spots are still available to play in the Power Play Scholarship Association’s 28th annual golf tournament. The event benefiting the Power Play scholarship program will take place at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Miss. on Monday, September 25. A reception...
Submit Your R&D Project Proposals by September 22
With budget deadlines for FY2024 on the horizon, now is the time for the TVPPA Research & Development (R&D) Committee to explore potential research projects for the upcoming year. The R&D Committee invites you to submit your project ideas – including...
Gear Up for Public Power Week and Co-op Month with TVPPA Communications Toolkit
Whether you're celebrating October's Public Power Week or National Co-op Month, our Local Power Advantage communications toolkit can help you demonstrate the value your not-for-profit local power company brings to the people and communities it serves. Available Local...
Stay Compliant and Informed: New Department of Labor Posters and Form Requirements for Employers
Employers Must Display Updated Posters The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new "Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)" poster to reflect recent legal changes made under the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers...
TVPPA, TVA, EPRI to Host August AMI Distribution Workshop
Join TVPPA, TVA, and EPRI August 28-29 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, Tenn., for a two-day workshop focused on how local power companies can more fully utilize AMI in their distribution operations. Topics for this event were selected by LPC leaders. The...
TVPPA Member Discount Code Available for Fiber Connect 2023
TVPPA members can now take advantage of an exclusive discount code for the Fiber Broadband Association's Fiber Connect Conference. Use discount code TVPPA25 to save 25% when registering for Fiber Connect 2023. The conference will be held August 20-23 in Orlando,...
MTE CEO Chris Jones Appointed to Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
Tenn. Governor Bill Lee recently announced the appointment of Chris Jones, CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric, to the Tenn. Nuclear Energy Advisory Council. The council was created earlier this year to position the state as a national leader for nuclear energy...
TVPPA Offers Strategic Planning Webinar
TVPPA regular members can register now for our next Hot Topics Webinar: How Strategic Planning Can Set You Up for Success... or Failure with Heather Schoch, President and CEO of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence, on Tuesday, July 25 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m....
Use TVPPA ELCP Toolkit to Communicate Hot Weather Conservation Tips
As a severe heat wave rolls across the Southeast this week and threatens to push energy demand to critical levels, TVPPA members can access our ELCP Communications Toolkit with a variety of hot weather-specific tools to help communicate energy-saving tips and the...