Let’s Push TVA for a Sustainable Energy Plan for the Future: guest opinion

Our CEO, Daniel Tate, shared a guest opinion on AL.com, encouraging the TVA to follow through on their Integrated Resource Plan.

A few days ago, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) released its draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). This plan takes a long-term look at ways that TVA can and should meet future demand for electricity in new and innovative ways. Think of it as TVA’s roadmap into the future. It details everything from external factors beyond its control, such as the state of the economy, to factors within its control, such as how it procures electricity. In other words, this is your energy future, and TVA needs your input ─ now.

The future of energy is already here and we must take this opportunity to press for continued, indeed accelerated growth in clean, sustainable energy. In fact, there are more than 150 businesses in the Huntsville area working in energy and creating well-paying, local jobs. Huntsville’s rich high-tech history lends itself well to take full advantage of the revolution in the energy market and to help diversify our economy.

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