(Originally published on Innovation Crossroads) Oak Ridge National Laboratory welcomed seven technology innovators to join the third cohort of Innovation Crossroads, the Southeast’s only entrepreneurial research and development program based at a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) joined Innovation Crossroads as a program sponsor enabling a record number of […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) hosted a public webinar on June 5 to discuss updates on the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and accompanying Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Both the IRP and EIS are being finalized and should be released June 28. During the webinar, TVA provided an overview of comments received during the public […]

Originally published by The Chattanooga Times Free Press By: Mary Beth Hudson, TAEBC Board Member It’s been just over a month since he’s taken over the reins of the Tennessee Valley Authority, but new CEO Jeffrey Lyash is already focused on the future. He’s committed to prioritizing “what is needed in the long run” when […]

By Steve Seifried, TAEBC Board Member (Originally published on The Knoxville News-Sentinel) The sun is rising on a new day for Tennessee and the Tennessee Valley Authority. After six years, TVA president and CEO Bill Johnson retired recently. His successor is Jeffrey Lyash, who stands to take over the reins at a critical juncture for […]

Join Launch Tennessee on Monday, May 13 in Chattanooga for an engaging workshop on Tennessee’s SBIR and commercialization resources. By attending the workshop, you’ll get in-depth exposure to federal grant funding opportunities and learn of resources available to Tennesseans. Tennessee is one of few states with an entrepreneur-resource infrastructure operating at the state level. Through […]

The largest solar farm in the state of Tennessee is now operational at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South in Millington. The innovative project is the result of a unique public-private partnership that brought together the City of Millington, the U.S. Navy, Memphis, Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and Silicon Ranch Corporation with a shared vision to […]

The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council recently announced a new, three-part series that will give attendees the opportunity to “ask anything” from some of the most well-known energy CEOs in the state. RSVP now, as space is limited! Our first session of the “Ask Me Anything” series will feature Silicon Ranch Corporation Co-Founder & CEO, […]

U.S. DOE’s Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) recently announced a funding opportunity for projects in the following transportation areas: advanced batteries and electric drive systems; energy efficient mobility systems; materials for more efficient powertrains; co-optimized advanced engine and fuel technologies; and alternative fuels and new mobility options. The funding opportunity further specifies several areas of interest […]

TDEC and TDOT invite nominations for the fifth annual Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards. Winners will be announced at the Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Forum & Expo, which will take place on Oct. 1-2, 2019 in Knoxville. The Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards recognize outstanding initiatives to improve the efficiency, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability of transportation systems in the state, consistent with ongoing efforts to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans, provide for a strong […]

To whom it may concern: The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) is pleased to submit the following comments to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) regarding its 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). TAEBC would like to reiterate our commitment to supporting TVA as it takes steps to proactively address the evolving utility marketplace. Our intent […]

As of Monday April Fool’s Day, the public has exactly one week to submit their comments to TVA’s 2019 Integrated Resource Plan. The IRP provides a long-term vision for how TVA can best meet the Valley’s need for power during the next two decades. According to the draft, the IRP will impact how TVA supports […]

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. This program helps improve American energy independence by both increasing the private sector supply of renewable energy and decreasing the demand for energy through energy efficiency improvements. Over time, […]