TVA sets new all time power demand record, thanks Tennessee Valley region
As the coldest temperatures so far this winter settled into the region this week, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s reliable and resilient power generation system met the highest peak demand in the agency’s over 91-year history.
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The new record comes after TVA spent $430 million in fiscal year 2024, which ended Sept. 30, enhancing the reliability of its hydroelectric dams, coal and gas plants. At the John Sevier Combined Cycle Plant in Rogersville, the winter readiness changes include heated cables and insulation to keep pipes from freezing.
TVA: Power demand reaches new all-time record Wednesday morning as temperatures plummet
The Tennessee Valley Authority said power demand reached 35,319 megawatts while the system temperature dropped to around 11 degrees.
TVA meets record-breaking power demand amid winter freeze
The Tennessee Valley Authority met record-breaking electricity demand during the coldest temperatures of the season.
Wednesday saw record power use amid freeze, TVA says
The energy provider said TVA provided 35,319 megawatts of power at peak demand, beating out the Jan. 17, 2024 record of 34,577 megawatts. The news comes after TVA and power companies across the region asked customers to hold back on energy usage to reduce strain on the energy grid. That ask has since expired.
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The peak period, TVA said, is typically between 7 and 10 a.m. when people are getting up and starting their day.