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Celebrating TAEBC’s 2025 accomplishments
By Cortney Piper, Executive Director Energy continues to shape every aspect of our lives—and in 2025, that was more evident than ever. As demand for electricity grows alongside economic development, […]
Recap Blog: TVA Lunch and Learn 2025
TVA Lunch and Learn 2025 The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) recently hosted its annual Lunch and Learn with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), featuring Doug Perry, Senior Vice […]
Contact TN Lawmakers on Impact of Energy Tax Credit Changes in One Big Beautiful Bill
For the past several weeks, TAEBC has been advocating for changes to the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” urging members to contact Tennessee lawmakers to support amendments that preserve or enhance […]
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Episode 40: TVA’s Biggest Buildout Yet – Power, Nuclear, and Data Centers
Episode Description Today, we’re releasing the TAEBC 2026 TVA Lunch and Learn recording for our listeners. During this special event, we talked to Mike Skaggs, interim president and CEO of […]
Episode 39: Renewing America’s Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply with Jean-Luc Palayer, CEO & President, Orano USA
Episode Description Today, we spoke with Jean-Luc Palayer, CEO and President of Orano USA. In this episode, we talk about: Orano’s Project IKE, a multibillion-dollar uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge. It’s […]
Episode 38: Leveling up your Business with Quantum Computing with Janet Rehberg, CEO of EPB
Episode Description If your company hasn’t tapped into the quantum computing resources here in Tennessee, or if you’re still wondering about how quantum and advanced energy work together, this episode […]
Press Releases
Spark Innovation Center Forms SparkShop Advisory Board, Names Stewart Milne as Director
Industry leaders will work directly with Advanced Energy and HardTech founders as they move technologies toward commercial products. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (August 31, 2026) – Spark Innovation Center has announced the […]
TAEBC Issues Statement after TVA August 2026 Board Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 21, 2026 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) appreciates TVA’s commitment to ensuring a reliable and affordable electric system as demand across […]
TAEBC webinar highlights TVA strategy for growing energy demand and economic development
TVA leaders discuss generation and transmission expansion, advanced nuclear innovation and ratepayer protections KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (August 17, 2026) — The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) hosted its 2026 TVA […]