1. Tennessee Valley Authority – Energy Initiatives and Challenges
Jason Snyder
Senior Program Manager, EnergyRight Solutions for Business and Industry
February 26, 2019

2. TVA Overview
Founded in 1933, TVA is a corporation owned by the U.S. government
Provides electricity for 9 million people across parts of 7 Southeastern states
Delivered over 16,000 linear miles of high-voltage power lines from 53 power plants
Funded by sales of electricity; TVA makes no profits and receives no taxpayer money
TVA also provides flood control, navigation, land management and recreation for the Tennessee River system, and works with local utilities and state and local governments to promote economic development across the region
154 58
local municipal and cooperative distributors of TVA power
direct-served customers

3. TVA Mission | Strategic Imperatives

4. Changing Business and Industry Marketplace

5. Customer Preferences are Changing

6. Market Demand Commercial & Industrial Renewable Energy Goal
155 companies to date
We are seeing the greatest demand for RE from C&I Customers with Sustainability and Renewable Energy Goals.
260+ members

7. EnergyRight Solutions for Business and Industry

8. Smart Energy Technologies | Electrification
Our newest incentive offerings achieve 3 major benefits toward achieving TVA’s overarching mission:
Decreases the incremental cost for each unit of electricity while optimizing the system load shape.
Energy
Reduces both the site and overall emissions footprint.
Environment
Enables TVA to manage energy costs which keeps rates competitive and contributes to indirect local job growth.
Economic Development E

9. Incentive Program Offerings
ENERGYRIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS
ENERGYRIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY
Incentivizes commercial and industrial customers for Smart Energy Technology | Electrification upgrades
Unbiased, reliable technical assistance and incentives to help identify facility and process energy-wise solutions
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10. Federal Energy Services Program

11. Federal Energy Services Program (FESP)
Available to all federal agencies in TVA’s service territory
One-stop-shop for audits, design, engineering, construction, and financing; with TVA managing all phases of the project
TVA subcontracts with qualified energy services providers
TVA fronts capital costs (repaid from energy savings)
Provides value-added energy services to federal partners to help them meet their mission while achieving energy goals
Utilizes Utility Energy Services Contract (UESC) vehicle to maximize benefit:
A contract authorized by Energy Policy Act of 1992 that allows utilities to provide their Federal customers with energy and water efficiency improvements. (Section 546(c): Utility Programs)
Its really about serving valley customers. Job, economic development, etc…
$25.5 Billion in economic activity to the Valley and 192,00 jobs
No incentives but do offer financing

12. TVA FESP Projects Quick Link blpowel0@tva.gov
Offering UESCs since 1999, over 30 projects
Past projects: Redstone Arsenal, Ft. Campbell, NSA Mid-south, IRS, NAS Meridian
Current projects (development and implementation):
Redstone Arsenal
Ft. Campbell
Naval Support Activity Mid-south
Abernethy Federal Building - Courthouse, Aberdeen, MS
DOE Paducah Site
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
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13. Valley Renewables

14. Tennessee Valley Renewable Story
In-Valley
Renewables
Out of Valley
Wind
Renewable
Resources
8,500*+ MW of
Renewable
Resources
1,500*+ MW
Wind, Solar & Biomass
1,215 MW of
Midwest Wind
TVA continues to diversify it’s energy mix and ensure we’re able to provide solutions for any customer segment that is interested in renewable energy.
Our Renewable Generation Solutions - Green Power Providers and Dispersed Power Production, provide end-use consumers the opportunity to generate their own green energy. Program benefits include: Onsite, New to the World, In-Valley Solar
Also offer Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) solutions – Green Power Switch and Southeastern RECs, which provide customers the opportunity to offset some of their energy use and make claims of being “x %” renewable. Program Benefits Include: No long term commitment, no upfront costs, and no additional infrastructure needed.
Google = 372 MW(AC) and Facebook = 377 MW(AC) – contracted in-valley renewable energy
Out of Valley – These are our wind PPAs and supply the RECs for TVA’s Southeastern RECs solution.
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*operating and/or contracted as of January 2019