KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – “The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) applauds the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of four Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board nominees and the restoration of a full board quorum, a development that will enable TVA to function fully and make forward-looking decisions for the Valley and our region. Four nominees were confirmed as part of a broader slate of presidential appointments, restoring quorum to the board after an extended period without it.

TAEBC has long recognized TVA as a vital public power provider and economic driver for Tennessee and the broader Southeast. We value TVA’s role in shaping the region’s energy future and in supporting economic development and advanced energy innovation. Our organization has engaged constructively with TVA through forums such as the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Working Group and Valley Vision, offering recommendations on integrated resource planning, advanced energy deployment and public-private partnership strategies.

A fully functioning board can provide stable governance and leadership, helping TVA continue its mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and increasingly cleaner energy while fostering economic growth throughout the Valley. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with TVA leadership, its board, and stakeholders to ensure policy and planning decisions reflect the needs of Tennessee’s advanced energy industry.”

– Cortney Piper, Executive Director, TAEBC

Media Contact: Cortney Piper | [email protected] | 865-789-2669

About Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) 
TAEBC champions advanced energy as an economic development and job creation strategy. Advanced energy is technology-neutral and includes electricity and transportation. Anything that makes energy cleaner, safer, more secure, or more efficient is in the tent. No other entity in the state concentrates specifically on this robust sector. We educate public officials and business leaders about Tennessee’s advanced energy economy, establish strategic partnerships to connect assets with opportunities, and inform policy that expands and strengthens the industry. TAEBC hosts the Energizing Tennessee podcast, which explores the latest news and insights about the advanced energy sector. For more information, visit https://tnadvancedenergy.com.