Tennessee Valley Authority
Balancing Authority Summary Information
Tennessee Valley Authority is ranked #9 out of 64 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority |
|---|---|
| States | Alabama Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee |
| Last Update | Oct 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 166.2 TWh |
| Power Plants | 209 |
| Utilities | 127 |
| Ranked #9 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation | |
| Ranked #3 out of 20 in terms of annual generation from nuclear | |
| Power Plant Types | Nuclear | 40.7% Natural Gas | 33.3% Coal | 16.4% Water | 7.5% Solar | 1.5% Other Fuel | 0.2% |
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Daily Net Generation for Tennessee Valley Authority for the past 3 Years
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Power Co-Gen Plant | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | 34 GWh | Jun 1997 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Hiwassee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Murphy, NC | 186 GWh | Apr 1940 | Jul 2026 | Water |
| Wilson Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Muscle Shoals, AL | 2 TWh | Aug 1925 | Jul 2026 | Water |
| Vanderbilt University Power Plant | Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | 106 GWh | Oct 1988 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Opryland USA | Gaylord Entertainment Co | Nashville, TN | 13 GWh | Jun 1995 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| J P Priest | USCE-Nashville District | Nashville, TN | 60 GWh | Jan 1970 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Nickajack | Tennessee Valley Authority | New Hope, TN | 578 GWh | Jan 1968 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Johnsonville | Tennessee Valley Authority | New Johnsonville, TN | 2 TWh | Sep 1951 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Norris Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Norris, TN | 416 GWh | Jun 1936 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| OETN1 | OE_TN1 | Obion, TN | 188 GWh | Feb 2023 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| SR West Marshall, LLC | SR West Marshall, LLC | Olive Branch, MS | 108 MWh | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| SR Russellville | SR Russellville, LLC | Olmstead, KY | 371 GWh | Aug 2024 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| SR Paris | SR Paris, LLC | Paris, TN | 14 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Pickwick Landing Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Pickwick Dam, TN | 1 TWh | May 1938 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Apalachia | Tennessee Valley Authority | Reliance, TN | 389 GWh | Aug 1943 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Ridgely Energy Farm | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Ridgely, TN | 401 GWh | Jul 2025 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| SR Forked Deer | SR Forked Deer, LLC | Ripley, TN | 283 MWh | Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Santeetlah | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Robbinsville, NC | 130 GWh | May 1928 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Great Falls (TN) | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rock Island, TN | 131 GWh | Nov 1916 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| John Sevier | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rogersville, TN | 4 TWh | Jan 1956 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rudledge, TN | 315 GWh | Mar 1942 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Selmer I | Selmer North Solar I, LLC | Selmer, TN | 29 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Selmer II | Selmer North Solar II, LLC | Selmer, TN | 15 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Selmer Farm LLC | Onward Energy | Selmer, TN | 26 GWh | Sep 2014 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Mulberry Farm LLC | Onward Energy | Selmer, TN | 25 GWh | Nov 2014 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| SR Bell Buckle | SR Bell Buckle, LLC | Shelbyville, TN | 70 GWh | Oct 2023 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Sequoyah | Tennessee Valley Authority | Soddy Daisy, TN | 18 TWh | Jun 1981 | Jul 2026 | Nuclear |
| Somerville Solar | Somerville Solar, LLC | Somerville, TN | 2 GWh | Aug 2019 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| TVA Southaven Combined Cycle | Tennessee Valley Authority | Southaven, MS | 5 TWh | Apr 2003 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Watts Bar Nuclear Plant | Tennessee Valley Authority | Spring City, TN | 20 TWh | Apr 1996 | Jul 2026 | Nuclear |
| Watts Bar Hydro | Tennessee Valley Authority | Spring City, TN | 865 GWh | Feb 1942 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Golden Triangle II | Origis Energy USA, Inc | St.Artesia, MS | 335 GWh | Apr 2024 | Jul 2026 | Solar : 99.9% |
| West Tennessee Solar Farm | UT West Tennessee Solar Farm | Stanton, TN | 3 GWh | Mar 2012 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Caledonia | Tennessee Valley Authority | Steens, MS | 5 TWh | May 2003 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Calderwood | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tallassee, TN | 569 GWh | Mar 1930 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Chilhowee | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tallassee, TN | 158 GWh | Jul 1957 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Cheoah | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tapoco, NC | 472 GWh | Aug 1949 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Wheeler Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Town Creek, AL | 1 TWh | Oct 1936 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| SR Trenton | SR Trenton, LLC | Trenton, TN | 455 MWh | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| SR Trezevant | SR Trezevant, LLC | Trezevant, TN | 4 GWh | Jun 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Decatur-Morgan Co LFG Recovery Project | Energy Developments, Inc d/b/a EDL | Trinity, AL | 9 GWh | Jul 2010 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Colbert | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tuscumbia, AL | 732 GWh | Dec 1954 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Shawnee | Tennessee Valley Authority | West Paducah, KY | 7 TWh | Mar 1953 | Jul 2026 | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| Optimist | Origis Energy USA, Inc | West Point, MS | 297 GWh | - | Jul 2026 | Solar : 99.8% |
| SR White Pine, LLC | SR White Pine, LLC | White Pine, TN | 4 GWh | Nov 2023 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Latitude Solar Center | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Whiteville, TN | 26 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Tims Ford | Tennessee Valley Authority | Winchester, TN | 41 GWh | Feb 1972 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Bi-County Gas Producers | Cube District Energy, LLC | Woodlawn, TN | 7 GWh | Jul 2011 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Yum Yum Solar LLC | Invenergy Services LLC | Yum Yum, TN | 105 GWh | - | Jul 2026 | Solar |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 433.0 GWh | 4 |
| #54 | City of Tallahassee | 3.2 TWh | 5 |
| #24 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 26.1 TWh | 83 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 113.4 TWh | 578 |
| #50 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.6 TWh | 15 |
| #23 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 34.2 TWh | 25 |
| #28 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 19.6 TWh | 35 |
| #59 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.2 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 259.3 TWh | 423 |
| #53 | Southwestern Power Administration | 3.5 TWh | 37 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Southwest Power Pool | 314.5 TWh | 876 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 259.3 TWh | 423 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 168.7 TWh | 2,170 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 166.2 TWh | 209 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 153.0 TWh | 188 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 134.1 TWh | 1,334 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 113.4 TWh | 578 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 112.2 TWh | 1,667 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 91.1 TWh | 170 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 66.2 TWh | 574 |