Citing federal policy shifts and TVA’s reversal on fossil fuels, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy forecasts slow growth for solar energy in Tennessee.
TVA’s Long-Range Power Plan
The federal utility said the plan offers flexibility needed to meet future energy demands, but critics say it’s too vague to be of practical use.
No Referendum on KUB
City Council opts to channel changes through the Kincannon administration and the city utility’s Board of Commissioners.
Pick a Proposal
Council will choose between a Charter referendum or mayoral policy initiatives to bring changes to KUB.
KUB Challenges Charter Change
Council begins talks on a proposal to alter the city utility’s governance and management if voters approve.
Green Strategies
The city stays the course on sustainability, while KUB inks a deal with TVA that should boost solar’s share of the power pie.
Disaster Plans and Regulatory Fines
TVA’s emergency response plans for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant came out as the NRC fined the utility for filing misinformation about a backup power system.
Feuding over Fees
Knoxville’s mayoral candidates continued to criticize KUB’s fee structures Monday, but the utility is pushing back against their assertions.