Tennessee Valley Authority
Balancing Authority Summary Information
Tennessee Valley Authority is ranked #8 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 | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 158.8 TWh |
| Power Plants | 170 |
| Utilities | 91 |
| Ranked #8 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation | |
| Ranked #14 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas | |
| Power Plant Types | Natural Gas | 37% Nuclear | 33.7% Coal | 17.1% Water | 10.6% Solar | 1.3% Other Fuel | 0.4% Wind | 0% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordell Hull | USCE-Nashville District | Carthage, TN | 281 GWh | Jul 1973 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Columbus MS | International Paper Columbus Mill | Columbus, MS | 459 GWh | May 1982 | Mar 2025 | Black Liquor : 82.4% Natural Gas : 10.1% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 6.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9% |
| Colbert | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tuscumbia, AL | 79 GWh | Dec 1954 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Choctaw County | Entergy Mississippi LLC | French Camp, MS | 6 TWh | Jun 2003 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Chilhowee | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tallassee, TN | 147 GWh | Jul 1957 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Chickamauga | Tennessee Valley Authority | Chattanooga, TN | 657 GWh | Feb 1940 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Rudledge, TN | 301 GWh | Mar 1942 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Cheoah | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tapoco, NC | 448 GWh | Aug 1949 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Cheatham | USCE-Nashville District | Ashland City, TN | 177 GWh | Apr 1958 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Chatuge | Tennessee Valley Authority | Hayesville, NC | 21 GWh | Nov 1954 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Solar | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport | Chattanooga, TN | 2 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Center Hill | USCE-Nashville District | Lancaster, TN | 308 GWh | Oct 1950 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Calvert City | DTE Calvert City LLC | Calvert City, KY | 211 GWh | Mar 2000 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Caledonia | Tennessee Valley Authority | Steens, MS | 6 TWh | May 2003 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Calderwood | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP | Tallassee, TN | 522 GWh | Mar 1930 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Bull Run | Tennessee Valley Authority | Clinton, TN | 751 GWh | May 1967 | Nov 2023 | Bituminous Coal : 98.6% |
| Buffalo Mountain Energy Center | Invenergy Services LLC | Oliver Springs, TN | 16 GWh | Nov 2004 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Brownsville Peaking Power | Tennessee Valley Authority | Brownsville, TN | 39 GWh | May 1999 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Browns Ferry | Tennessee Valley Authority | Decatur, AL | 29 TWh | Jul 1974 | Mar 2025 | Nuclear |
| Bristol Plant | Ingenco Renewable Development, LLC | Bristol, VA | 2 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas : 93.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 6.8% |
| Boone Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | Kingsport, TN | 153 GWh | Feb 1953 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Blue Ridge | Tennessee Valley Authority | Blue Ridge, GA | 21 GWh | Jun 1931 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Bi-County Gas Producers | Cube District Energy, LLC | Woodlawn, TN | 11 GWh | Jul 2011 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Batesville Generation Facility | Cooperative Energy | Batesville, MS | 5 TWh | Jul 2000 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Barkley | USCE-Nashville District | Kuttawa, KY | 500 GWh | Dec 1965 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Apalachia | Tennessee Valley Authority | Reliance, TN | 436 GWh | Aug 1943 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Allen | Tennessee Valley Authority | Memphis, TN | 6 TWh | Apr 1959 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 734.7 GWh | 4 |
| #56 | City of Tallahassee | 3.1 TWh | 5 |
| #25 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 26.1 TWh | 85 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 111.4 TWh | 556 |
| #52 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.1 TWh | 10 |
| #24 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 33.8 TWh | 20 |
| #29 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 19.2 TWh | 33 |
| #60 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.4 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 252.0 TWh | 393 |
| #51 | Southwestern Power Administration | 4.2 TWh | 31 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Southwest Power Pool | 297.0 TWh | 762 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 252.0 TWh | 393 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 190.4 TWh | 1,943 |
| #8 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 158.8 TWh | 170 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 148.6 TWh | 159 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 130.6 TWh | 1,100 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 111.4 TWh | 556 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 103.1 TWh | 1,487 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 82.1 TWh | 158 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 65.0 TWh | 554 |