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The Tennessee Valley Authority was created to serve the people of the region. Members of the public are vital partners in addressing the region’s energy needs, protecting the environment and enhancing economic opportunities for everyone. From board and council meetings to environmental reviews and long-range planning, we need your voice and your ideas.
Learn how you can engage with TVA on the issues that matter to you.
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Advisory Councils
The TVA Board of Directors established two independent advisory councils: the Regional Energy Resource Council and the Regional Resource Stewardship Council. Both councils provide an opportunity for the public to offer input on environmental stewardship and energy needs, with meetings and listening sessions held throughout the year.
Board of Directors
The TVA Board of Directors meets quarterly at locations across the region. Meetings are open to the public and streamed live on TVA.com. A listening session takes place the afternoon before each scheduled meeting. Individuals who would like to speak at the listening session must register in advance. Sign-ups begin approximately one week prior to scheduled meetings.
Environmental Reviews
TVA follows the National Environmental Policy Act when evaluating potential projects and actions. This law requires TVA to consider the effect of a project on the environment before making a final decision. These reviews also consider how projects, plans or policies impact endangered species and historic places or artifacts.
More about environmental reviewsIntegrated Resource Plan
The 2025 Integrated Resource Plan is a comprehensive plan that will guide TVA’s energy system through 2050, with scenarios that evaluate future electricity demand and strategies to provide affordable, reliable, resilient and clean energy to meet that demand. A major key to success is public engagement throughout the process.
Land Action
TVA manages 293,000 acres of public land and must carefully balance the public's needs with agency goals. Land requests, such as construction of private docks or commercial development on TVA reservoirs, are governed by the National Environmental Policy Act. This act requires TVA to consider a project's impact on the environment and cultural or historical resources.
More about land actionsTransmission
TVA manages more than 16,400 miles of transmission lines connecting generating plants to local power companies. TVA ensures that equipment is in good condition and that rights of way are kept clear of plants and trees that could cause power outages or damage. New transmission lines help deliver power where and when it's needed.
Projects Open for Public Comment
As TVA considers proposed projects or actions, it offers the public the opportunity to provide input. TVA is committed to working with stakeholders to address concerns during various stages of a project. Comments received during a project comment period are used in reaching a decision. Public comments may be given during a public meeting or submitted through the appropriate project website. The following projects are open for public comment:
Environmental Reviews
Transmission Projects
Kentucky Area Improvements Phase II (Logan and Todd Counties)
Proposed Transmission Project
TVA has determined that, in various maintenance contingency scenarios, the Todd County, Kentucky area transmission system does not provide sufficient voltage support to maintain electric service to its customers due to anticipated load growth and investment in the region. TVA has selected the Kentucky Area Improvement Plan as a strategic, multi-value solution to solve near-term voltage issues, better position the system for future development, and improve regional interconnection capacity. This project would increase power reliability and support growing load in the Logan and Todd County area.
TVA proposes to build the Stokes 161-kilovolt Switching Station off Old Trenton Road, just north of Trenton, Kentucky. TVA would purchase about 10 to 12 acres for the station site and a transmission laydown yard (equipment storage area). The following TVA lines would terminate into the station: the 161-kilovolt St. Elmo Loop, the new line to Cave Springs, and the Paradise-Clarksville 161-kilovolt line. Three alternative switching station site locations will be presented at the open house as follows:
- Site A is located on the east side of Old Trenton Road just north of Basham Road. About 7 acres of additional transmission line easements would be required at this site to facilitate transmission line connections.
- Site B is located on the east side of Old Trenton Road just north of Hadden Road. About 11 acres of additional transmission line easements would be required at this site to facilitate transmission line connections.
- Site C is located on the west side of Old Trenton Road just north of Hadden Road. About 9 acres of additional transmission line easements would be required at this site to facilitate transmission line connections.
TVA’s proposed new line would begin at the new Stokes 161-kilovolt Switching Station and extend east for about 19.5 to 22.5 miles to the Cave Springs 161-kilovolt Switching Station. The new line would be built using primarily single- and double-pole (H-frame), steel structures centered on new 100-foot-wide right of way. TVA is considering 3 alternative switching station sites, 42 alternative segments, and 216 alternative routes for the path of the new power line.
TVA will hold an open house on Thursday, December 5, 2024, to provide information, answer questions and receive comments about the proposed transmission project. For those unable to attend the open house December 5, 2024, TVA is providing a virtual open house from December 5, 2024, through January 6, 2025, online at tvavirtual.com/kentuckyii.
The project is expected to be in service in fall 2028. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2027. (Dates are subject to change. Unexpected issues may arise, resulting in the need to adjust the schedule.)
Public Involvement
TVA's process for siting new transmission projects is designed to allow public input at various stages. TVA is committed to working with area stakeholders to address concerns during various stages of the project. Comments received during the comment period will be used in reaching a decision on the proposed action.
TVA will hold an open house to discuss the proposed transmission project. Details are as follows:
Thursday, December 5, 2024
12 noon - 7:00 p.m. CT (local time)
Milliken Memorial Community House
208 W. Main Street
Elkton, Kentucky 42220
TVA representatives will be available at the open house to provide information, answer questions and receive comments. Large maps showing the alternative locations for consideration will be available.
TVA is interested in receiving comments concerning how this project may affect the environment, historic properties or any other issues associated with this proposal. Any comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record.
If you have special needs, please contact Tanya Adams at least five days prior to the open house toll-free at (800) 362-4355.
If you cannot attend the open house but have questions or comments, contact Nathan Murrell (see contact information below). All written comments on this proposed action should be sent to TVA no later than January 6, 2025.
Submit Comments About the Project
Map
The map shows the area of the proposed transmission improvements. The map is also available below as a PDF file.
If you have questions or need help understanding the map, please contact TVA (see below).
Kentucky Area Improvements Phase II (Logan and Todd Counties) Open House Map
Project Schedule
(Dates are subject to change. Unexpected issues may arise, resulting in the need to adjust the schedule.)
| Open House begins | December 5, 2024 |
| Comments accepted through | January 6, 2025 |
| Determine preferred route
for field surveys | Spring 2025 |
| Surveys of the right of way are scheduled to begin | Spring 2026 |
| Easement purchases are scheduled to begin | Winter 2026-2027 |
| Construction is scheduled to begin | Summer 2027 |
| Project in service | Fall 2028 |
Environmental Reviews
The appropriate National Environmental Policy Act review will be conducted to ensure that the environmental impacts are minimized. TVA attempts to minimize any land requirements, private property impacts, and environmental impacts associated with this project.
Efforts are made during the siting process to avoid or minimize impacts to floodplains and wetlands in accordance with Executive Orders 11988 and 11990. Floodplains and wetlands are shown on the referenced map. The map illustrates how the route avoids or impacts floodplains and wetlands. Because of project and topographic constraints and because of minimizing impacts to other social, environmental, and engineering resources, no practicable alternative may be available that would allow complete avoidance of impacts to floodplains and wetlands which may require mitigation for minimizing impacts. Also, best management practices would be utilized throughout the project to minimize adverse floodplain and wetland impacts. In compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, TVA will be coordinating wetland findings with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Contact
More information on this project can be obtained from:
Nathan Murrell
[email protected]
800-362-4355
1101 Market Street, MR 4G
Chattanooga,
TN
37402-2801