KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Near record-setting temperatures are expected through mid-week and the Tennessee Valley Authority is already working with your local power company to ensure that the power keeps flowing when you need it the most.
All of TVA’s diverse generation sources are being readied and crews from both TVA and local power companies are preparing for the more extreme conditions.
Unfortunately, higher power consumption leads to higher power bills down the road, but there are some simple steps consumers can take today that can help keep them cool and still save money:
Additional energy saving tips can be found at TVA’s EnergyRight website (www.energyright.com). Consumers can also find out how to extend their cost savings year-round with the help of the new eScore program, a partnership between TVA and your local power company that allows you to complete a simple self-audit to show how to make your home more energy efficient.
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