Tennessee Valley Authority
Balancing Authority Summary Information
Tennessee Valley Authority is ranked #9 out of 65 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority |
|---|---|
| States | Alabama Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee Virginia |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 161.6 TWh |
| Power Plants | 204 |
| Utilities | 123 |
| Ranked #9 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation | |
| Ranked #5 out of 20 in terms of annual generation from nuclear | |
| Power Plant Types | Nuclear | 35.9% Natural Gas | 34.3% Coal | 17.3% Water | 11% Solar | 1.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Patrick Henry | Tennessee Valley Authority | Kingsport, TN | 104 GWh | Nov 1953 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Shawnee | Tennessee Valley Authority | West Paducah, KY | 7 TWh | Mar 1953 | Sep 2025 | Subbituminous Coal : 99.9% |
| Boone Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Kingsport, TN | 184 GWh | Feb 1953 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Wolf Creek | USCE-Nashville District | Jamestown, KY | 724 GWh | Sep 1951 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Johnsonville | Tennessee Valley Authority | New Johnsonville, TN | 1 TWh | Sep 1951 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| South Holston | Tennessee Valley Authority | Bristol, TN | 121 GWh | Jan 1951 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Center Hill | USCE-Nashville District | Lancaster, TN | 292 GWh | Oct 1950 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Cheoah | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tapoco, NC | 485 GWh | Aug 1949 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Watauga | Tennessee Valley Authority | Elizabethton, TN | 155 GWh | Jul 1949 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Dale Hollow | USCE-Nashville District | Celina, TN | 106 GWh | Nov 1948 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Fontana Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Fontana Dam, NC | 879 GWh | Dec 1944 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Kentucky Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Grand Rivers, KY | 1 TWh | Aug 1944 | Sep 2025 | Water |
| Fort Loudoun | Tennessee Valley Authority | Lenoir City, TN | 732 GWh | Oct 1943 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Apalachia | Tennessee Valley Authority | Reliance, TN | 402 GWh | Aug 1943 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Ocoee 3 | Tennessee Valley Authority | Benton, TN | 152 GWh | Mar 1943 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Douglas Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Dandridge, TN | 446 GWh | Feb 1943 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rudledge, TN | 341 GWh | Mar 1942 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Watts Bar Hydro | Tennessee Valley Authority | Spring City, TN | 896 GWh | Feb 1942 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Hiwassee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Murphy, NC | 267 GWh | Apr 1940 | Sep 2025 | Water |
| Chickamauga | Tennessee Valley Authority | Chattanooga, TN | 689 GWh | Feb 1940 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Guntersville | Tennessee Valley Authority | Guntersville, AL | 455 GWh | Jul 1939 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Pickwick Landing Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Pickwick Dam, TN | 1 TWh | May 1938 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Wheeler Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Town Creek, AL | 1 TWh | Oct 1936 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Norris Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Norris, TN | 387 GWh | Jun 1936 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Blue Ridge | Tennessee Valley Authority | Blue Ridge, GA | 26 GWh | Jun 1931 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Calderwood | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tallassee, TN | 549 GWh | Mar 1930 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Santeetlah | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Robbinsville, NC | 138 GWh | May 1928 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Wilson Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Muscle Shoals, AL | 3 TWh | Aug 1925 | Sep 2025 | Water |
| Great Falls (TN) | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rock Island, TN | 106 GWh | Nov 1916 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Ocoee 2 | Tennessee Valley Authority | Benton, TN | 87 GWh | Sep 1913 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Wilbur | Tennessee Valley Authority | Elizabethon, TN | 15 GWh | Nov 1912 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Ocoee 1 | Tennessee Valley Authority | Benton, TN | 69 GWh | Dec 1911 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Golden Triangle | Origis Energy USA, Inc | Lowndes, MS | 327 GWh | - | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| Ridgely Energy Farm | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Ridgely, TN | 85 GWh | - | Sep 2025 | Solar |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 696.7 GWh | 4 |
| #55 | City of Tallahassee | 3.1 TWh | 5 |
| #25 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 25.7 TWh | 87 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 112.5 TWh | 565 |
| #52 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.3 TWh | 10 |
| #24 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 34.4 TWh | 25 |
| #30 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 18.9 TWh | 34 |
| #59 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.5 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 250.9 TWh | 417 |
| #49 | Southwestern Power Administration | 5.2 TWh | 34 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Southwest Power Pool | 299.9 TWh | 835 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 250.9 TWh | 417 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 188.0 TWh | 2,075 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 161.6 TWh | 204 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 148.9 TWh | 187 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 131.6 TWh | 1,211 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 112.5 TWh | 565 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 105.5 TWh | 1,577 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 80.5 TWh | 163 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 64.3 TWh | 559 |