Bill > HJR0077

This resolution commends ongoing efforts to increase power generation capacity by distributors affiliated with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federal agency created in 1933 that serves as a wholesale power provider for local power companies across seven states, particularly Tennessee. The resolution highlights the context of Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022, during which power interruptions occurred due to extreme cold weather, record-high power demands, and lower-than-expected generation production. Currently, TVA-affiliated distributors are limited to generating their own power up to 10% of their energy demand. The resolution emphasizes that empowering these distributors to provide additional generation capacity can stimulate local economic growth by creating jobs and enhancing the reliability of electric service for Tennessee's residents, businesses, and industries. The resolution formally commends these efforts and directs that a certified copy be transmitted to the TVA Board of Directors.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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