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TVA and the environment

Water Quality

Committed to keeping our water supply clean

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Clean boating and clean marinas

Clean water

Sport fish ratings

Reservoir ratings

Land Management

Managing 293,000 acres of land and 11,000 miles of shoreline

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Dock permits

TVA land policy

Shoreline stabilization

Technology

Developing technology for a cleaner environment

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Campbell Creek Energy Efficient Homes Project

Solar Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

Environmental News and Issues

TVA Scientists, Engineers Receive EPRI Honors for Research, Lifetime Service

Six TVA employees this year have received Technology Transfer awards from the Electric Power Research Institute – an independent, nonprofit research organization – for their collaborative efforts tackling big challenges facing the electric utility industry. Read more

TVA Watershed Teams Honored for Environmental Achievements

The Chickamauga-Hiwassee Watershed Team and project partners created a “green” parking lot in Athens, TN. The Watts Bar-Clinch Watershed Team has participated for the past few years in a Knox County rain-barrel project that promotes water conservation. Read more

Natural Resource Plan

TVA is conducting a study of how to meet the future environmental needs of the TVA region. Read more

Vehicle Solar Charging Stations to Be Tested

TVA, the Electric Power Research Institute and Oak Ridge National Laboratory will test and deploy solar-assisted charging stations for electric vehicles across the state of Tennessee. Read more

Environmental Excellence Awards

TVA recognizes employees and teams that have made a special effort to fulfill the company’s environmental policies. Meet the award winners here.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

7th Eastern Native Grass Symposium
Native Grasses on Working and Natural Landscapes
Knoxville, TN
October 5-8, 2010

TVA Fuel Solutions Forum,

September 8, 2010
The Hilton Downtown, Nashville, TN
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