Key Facts About TVA’s Transmission System

TVA, the first utility to build 500,000-volt transmission lines, operates and maintains one of the largest single-owner transmission systems in the United States. Its more than 17,000 miles of lines are enough to span the nation seven times.

System facts

17,000 circuit miles of transmission line
117,000 wood or steel transmission-line structures
1,015 individual interchange and connection points
675 primary power facilities

Key managers

David Hall
Executive Vice President
Power System Operations
Clayton Clem
Vice President
Electric System Projects
Ron Rogers
Vice President
Transmission Operations and Maintenance
Bob Dalrymple
Vice President
Transmission and Reliability
Tim Ponseti
Vice President
System Planning