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.
Trump Calls for TVA Pay Cap
The president wants the utility’s board to limit executive pay, but federal law requires salaries that are competitive with generous private-sector employers.
Coal Reversal
TVA’s Board of Directors changed course with a decision to keep coal-fired units at two Tennessee power plants in operation for the foreseeable future.
Fusion Facilty for Bull Run
ORNL and Type One Energy will pursue fusion energy breakthroughs at the site of a mothballed coal-fired power plant.
Business Roundup: December 2025
Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s businesses.
Genesis Mission Disclosed
DOE Chief of Staff Carl Coe announced an ambitious new federal AI initiative at a Knoxville conference on advanced energy.
Business Roundup: August 2025
Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s businesses.
Star Power
Type One Energy plans to build a pilot fusion power facility at the former Bull Run coal-fired steam plant in Anderson County.
Advancing the State’s Economy
A new report highlights the growth of industries that support secure, clean, reliable and affordable 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.