Sparta Mayor Starts Conversation With TVA On Second Substation
What would it take to get a second substation in Sparta? That is what Mayor Jerry Lowery asked TVA in a meeting last week. Lowery said the city needs to explore a long term plan to create a second power source. “I asked TVA and said what do we have to do,” Lowery said. “They […]
UCEMC Outage In Livingston; Expected To Be Out Until Around 10am
Power out to a large portion of Livingston and Overton County served by Upper Cumberland Electric as of Wednesday morning. TVA contractors working at the Livingston substation Wednesday morning accidently brought down some of the UCEMC lines. Crews are working now to get the lines backup and power restored. A UCEMC Spokesperson said the power […]
TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment Could Increase UCEMC Bills
A Tennessee Valley Authority fuel cost adjustment could have Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation customers seeing an additional $20 on their monthly electric bills as early as this month. UCEMC General Manager Jennifer Brogdon said that the unusual spike is mostly due to geopolitical events causing the increase in gas prices. “Same situation with our […]
This Week’s Hot Weather Could Cause Another Voluntary Power Curtailment
You may have wondered what caused local power companies to recommend lesser use of electricity last week. The appeal was a part of TVA’s four-step emergency load curtailment program. Spokesperson Scott Brooks said the hot weather and available power last week initiated the plan. “We actually have a system center in Chattanooga where they are […]
Volunteer Energy President Disappointed In FERC Ruling Over TVA
Volunteer Energy Cooperative President Rody Blevins said he is disappointed in a federal ruling continuing limited utility access to TVA’s transmission system. Blevins said Volunteer Energy is still looking at the option to build its own transmission system. “We felt like we had a very good case with FERC, and actually the FERC commissioners in […]
Proposed Pipeline Expansion To Run Through Upper Cumberland
TVA and the natural gas company Enbridge Gas are planning a 117-mile pipeline expansion that would cut through the Upper Cumberland region. The natural gas line would run through Fentress, Jackson, Overton, and Putnam Counties following along the already-established East Tennessee Natural Gas System. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the northern tip of the […]
Livingston/Overton Forms Team To Close Gap In Sales Tax Leakage
Livingston and Overton County officials want to do in-depth work on keeping more sales tax revenue at home. The community one of eight in Tennessee selected by TVA to participate in its Innovation Academy. The program helps answer economic challenges by providing resources and grants. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said 15 Overton leaders […]
Sparta Receives TVA Award For Affordable, Clean Energy
Sparta Electric has won a Top Performer EnergyRight Award from TVA. Energy Service and Program Vice-President Cindy Herron said EnergyRight partners with local power companies to offer clean and inexpensive energy to homes and businesses. “We are here to say we appreciate this partnership, and we want to recognize Sparta Electric for being a top […]
TVA Rework Of Grant Makes Pickett Schools Solar Pavilion Possible
A solar pavilion for the Pickett County School System could still be a possibility after TVA added more funding and restructured the bid process. The school system was one of seven that received a TVA grant for construction. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the energy company plans to add all the grant winners into […]
Cookeville Electric and TVA Will Provide Free Home Energy Evaluations
Cookeville Electric is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority to provide free home energy evaluations across the region. Karen Brown with Cookeville Energy Services said the goal of the service is to help people save money where they can on their energy bill. “A utility bill is a huge part of our budget,” Brown said. […]
