Tennessee Valley Authority
Integrated Resource Plan
TVA has begun a comprehensive study of alternatives for meeting the future electrical energy needs of the Tennessee Valley. The purpose of this study, the Integrated Resource Plan, is to develop a plan that TVA can enact to help achieve environmental sustainability and meet the electricity needs of the Tennessee Valley over the next 20 years.
At the end of the study, TVA will use its findings to set a course that best meets the goals of its Strategic Plan and Environmental Policy and the goals of Tennessee Valley residents. The results of the study will be presented in a new Integrated Resource Plan and associated environmental impact statement.
Background
Electrical utilities periodically develop integrated resource plans to determine the most cost-effective way to meet the future needs of their customers. The plans typically compile a list of various options for meeting these needs, including different types of generating plants and various measures for efficient power generation and response to demand.
These options are assembled into resource portfolios, which are then evaluated for several criteria, including capital and fuel costs, reliability, compliance with existing and anticipated future regulations and other factors. The portfolio most likely to meet corporate goals is then selected and implemented.
TVA developed its Energy Vision 2020 Integrated Resource Plan and associated environmental impact statement with extensive public involvement in 1995. Based on the evaluations in Energy Vision 2020, TVA adopted a flexible portfolio of supply- and demand-side energy resource options to meet the growing demand for electricity in the region and achieve the goals of the TVA Act and other congressional directives.
This portfolio of energy resource options, as amended through subsequent studies, will be the baseline for the new Integrated Resource Plan.
Public Involvement
TVA seeks public involvement in the planning process to ensure that the needs and concerns of the people of the Tennessee Valley are reflected in the final results. Briefings and opportunities for public input have continued throughout the planning process:
May 13, 2010
TVA held its third public briefing on the Integrated Resource Plan on Thursday, May 13. Video of the meeting, as well as the presentation, may be viewed from the links below:
Public Briefing (Windows Media Video)
Q&A with TVA Staff (Windows Media Video)
Presentation (PDF, 653KB)
February 17, 2010
TVA held its second public briefing on the Integrated Resource Plan on Wednesday, February 17. Video of the meeting, as well as the presentation, may be viewed from the links below:
Public Briefing (Windows Media Video)
Q&A with TVA Staff (Windows Media Video)
Presentation (PDF, 806KB)
November 16, 2009
TVA held a public briefing on the Integrated Resource Plan in Chattanooga on Monday, November 16. Video of the meeting, as well as the presentation, may be viewed from the links below:
Presentation (PDF, 578KB)
Public comment on the scope of the Integrated Resource Plan was solicited from June 15 through August 14, 2009. The results of this public scoping are described in the Integrated Resource Plan Scoping Report (PDF, 194KB).
In order to get specific and continuous guidance from a variety of Tennessee Valley residents, TVA has assembled a Stakeholder Review Group that will meet frequently as TVA develops the Integrated Resource Plan.
To be added to the Integrated Resource Plan mailing list and receive future project announcements, such as the availability of the draft plan and environmental impact statement, please sign up here.
Please note that any comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the project administrative record and will be available for public inspection.
Documents
Notice of Intent (PDF, 62KB)
Integrated Resource Plan Scoping Report (PDF, 194KB)
Public Information Session Presentation (PDF, 300KB)
Contacts
For more information on the environmental impact statement, contact
Charles P. Nicholson
National Environmental Policy Act Project Manager
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 West Summit Hill Dr., WT 11D
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 632-3582
IRP@tva.gov
For general information on the project, contact
Randall E. Johnson
Integrated Resource Plan Project Manager
Tennessee Valley Authority
1101 Market St., SP 5D
Chattanooga, TN 47402
(423) 751-3520
rejohnson1@tva.gov