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 | Jul 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 163.4 TWh |
| Power Plants | 207 |
| Utilities | 125 |
| 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 | 42% Natural Gas | 32.5% Coal | 16% Water | 7.6% Solar | 1.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | Tennessee Valley Authority | Drakesboro, KY | 8 TWh | Apr 1963 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Allen | Tennessee Valley Authority | Memphis, TN | 5 TWh | Apr 1959 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Cheatham | USCE-Nashville District | Ashland City, TN | 191 GWh | Apr 1958 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Chilhowee | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tallassee, TN | 158 GWh | Jul 1957 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Old Hickory | USCE-Nashville District | Hendersonville, TN | 325 GWh | Mar 1957 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Gallatin (TN) | Tennessee Valley Authority | Gallatin, TN | 5 TWh | Oct 1956 | May 2026 | Subbituminous Coal : 94.7% Natural Gas : 5.1% |
| John Sevier | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rogersville, TN | 4 TWh | Jan 1956 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Nottely | Tennessee Valley Authority | Blairsville, GA | 24 GWh | Dec 1955 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Colbert | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tuscumbia, AL | 732 GWh | Dec 1954 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Chatuge | Tennessee Valley Authority | Hayesville, NC | 19 GWh | Nov 1954 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Kingston | Tennessee Valley Authority | Kingston, TN | 3 TWh | Jan 1954 | May 2026 | Subbituminous Coal : 66.7% Bituminous Coal : 33.0% |
| Fort Patrick Henry | Tennessee Valley Authority | Kingsport, TN | 95 GWh | Nov 1953 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Shawnee | Tennessee Valley Authority | West Paducah, KY | 7 TWh | Mar 1953 | May 2026 | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| Boone Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Kingsport, TN | 145 GWh | Feb 1953 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Wolf Creek | USCE-Nashville District | Jamestown, KY | 1 TWh | Sep 1951 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Johnsonville | Tennessee Valley Authority | New Johnsonville, TN | 1 TWh | Sep 1951 | May 2026 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| South Holston | Tennessee Valley Authority | Bristol, TN | 122 GWh | Jan 1951 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Center Hill | USCE-Nashville District | Lancaster, TN | 356 GWh | Oct 1950 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Cheoah | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tapoco, NC | 472 GWh | Aug 1949 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Watauga | Tennessee Valley Authority | Elizabethton, TN | 122 GWh | Jul 1949 | Sep 2025 | Water |
| Dale Hollow | USCE-Nashville District | Celina, TN | 121 GWh | Nov 1948 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Fontana Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Fontana Dam, NC | 900 GWh | Dec 1944 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Kentucky Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Grand Rivers, KY | 1 TWh | Aug 1944 | May 2026 | Water |
| Fort Loudoun | Tennessee Valley Authority | Lenoir City, TN | 633 GWh | Oct 1943 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Apalachia | Tennessee Valley Authority | Reliance, TN | 389 GWh | Aug 1943 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Ocoee 3 | Tennessee Valley Authority | Benton, TN | 141 GWh | Mar 1943 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Douglas Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Dandridge, TN | 341 GWh | Feb 1943 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rudledge, TN | 315 GWh | Mar 1942 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Watts Bar Hydro | Tennessee Valley Authority | Spring City, TN | 865 GWh | Feb 1942 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Hiwassee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Murphy, NC | 214 GWh | Apr 1940 | May 2026 | Water |
| Chickamauga | Tennessee Valley Authority | Chattanooga, TN | 694 GWh | Feb 1940 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Guntersville | Tennessee Valley Authority | Guntersville, AL | 509 GWh | Jul 1939 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Pickwick Landing Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Pickwick Dam, TN | 1 TWh | May 1938 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Wheeler Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Town Creek, AL | 1 TWh | Oct 1936 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Norris Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Norris, TN | 416 GWh | Jun 1936 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Blue Ridge | Tennessee Valley Authority | Blue Ridge, GA | 24 GWh | Jun 1931 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Calderwood | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tallassee, TN | 569 GWh | Mar 1930 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Santeetlah | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Robbinsville, NC | 130 GWh | May 1928 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Wilson Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Muscle Shoals, AL | 2 TWh | Aug 1925 | May 2026 | Water |
| Great Falls (TN) | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rock Island, TN | 131 GWh | Nov 1916 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Ocoee 2 | Tennessee Valley Authority | Benton, TN | 98 GWh | Sep 1913 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Wilbur | Tennessee Valley Authority | Elizabethon, TN | 14 GWh | Nov 1912 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Ocoee 1 | Tennessee Valley Authority | Benton, TN | 66 GWh | Dec 1911 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Yum Yum Solar LLC | Invenergy Services LLC | Yum Yum, TN | 32 GWh | - | May 2026 | Solar |
| Graceland Solar, LLC | RWE Clean Energy | Millington, TN | 24 GWh | - | May 2026 | Solar |
| SR Millington II | SR Millington II, LLC | Millington, TN | 17 GWh | - | May 2026 | Solar |
| Optimist | Origis Energy USA, Inc | West Point, MS | 198 GWh | - | May 2026 | Solar : 99.8% |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 442.5 GWh | 4 |
| #55 | City of Tallahassee | 3.2 TWh | 5 |
| #24 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 25.3 TWh | 83 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 112.6 TWh | 577 |
| #50 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.5 TWh | 15 |
| #23 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 33.9 TWh | 25 |
| #31 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 18.5 TWh | 35 |
| #59 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.3 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 253.5 TWh | 422 |
| #53 | Southwestern Power Administration | 4.1 TWh | 34 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Southwest Power Pool | 306.8 TWh | 856 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 253.5 TWh | 422 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 169.4 TWh | 2,135 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 163.4 TWh | 207 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 152.2 TWh | 187 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 134.3 TWh | 1,299 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 112.6 TWh | 577 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 111.1 TWh | 1,629 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 91.6 TWh | 167 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 64.5 TWh | 565 |