TVA sets new all time power demand record, thanks Tennessee Valley region
As the coldest temperatures so far this winter settled into the region this week, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s reliable and resilient power generation system met the highest peak demand in the agency’s over 91-year history.
TVA provides record-breaking power demand
The peak power demand comes after the TVA invested $430 million in the 2024 fiscal year to enhance the reliability of their hydro, gas and coal fleets.
TVA: Power demand reaches new all-time record Wednesday morning as temperatures plummet
The Tennessee Valley Authority said power demand reached 35,319 megawatts while the system temperature dropped to around 11 degrees.
TVA meets record-breaking power demand amid winter freeze
The Tennessee Valley Authority met record-breaking electricity demand during the coldest temperatures of the season.
TVA sets new record to meet power demand for second straight year amid freezing temperatures
TVA delivered to its residential and commercial customers a peak of 35,319 megawatts, equal to the power demand of more than 20 million homes, beating a record it set almost exactly one year ago. The federal utility made the announcement in a post on X shortly before noon.
TVA sees increased power demand as freezing temperatures sweep across the region
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) saw a high power demand Tuesday morning as temperatures dropped across the region. The TVA said they saw demand at approximately 32,040 megawatts. In 2024, TVA reported peak power demand reached a record of 34,562 megawatts.
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