The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking public input as we conduct an environmental review to evaluate the potential environmental effects of constructing, operating and maintaining a proposed 200-megawatt solar facility and 20-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) in Tupelo, Mississippi, along State Highway 348 east of New Albany, Mississippi. In addition to the No Action Alternative, TVA will evaluate the Action Alternative of purchasing power from the proposed Jugfork Solar Project.
The proposed project solar panel coverage would occupy approximately 1,000 acres of the overall approximately 1,700-acre project area that is owned or leased by Competitive Power Ventures (CPV). The scope of the project also includes the upgrade of 6.4 miles of transmission line.
The comment period begins on September 5, 2024, and TVA will accept comments through October 7, 2024, on the scope of the environmental review and environmental issues that should be addressed in the document. Comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record and will be available for public inspection. More information is available at tva.com/nepa. Comments can be submitted by email to nepa@tva.gov, submitted online at tva.com/nepa or mailed to:
Neil Schock
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 W. Summit Hill Drive, WT11B-K
Knoxville, TN 37902
TVA is focused on delivering the energy needed to grow the Tennessee Valley region. That energy must be affordable, reliable, resilient, and clean. TVA is pursuing a clean energy strategy that maintains affordability, adds needed capacity to the grid, and supports energy security.
About TVA
The Tennessee Valley Authority is the nation's largest public power supplier, delivering energy to 10 million people across seven southeastern states. TVA was established 90 years ago to serve this region and the nation by developing innovative solutions to solve complex challenges. TVA's unique mission focuses on energy, environmental stewardship, and economic development. With one of the largest, most diverse, and cleanest energy systems - including nuclear, hydro, solar, gas, and advanced technologies - TVA is a leader in our nation's drive toward a clean energy future.
TVA is a corporate agency of the United States, receiving no taxpayer funding, deriving virtually all of its revenues from sales of electricity. In addition to operating and investing its revenues in its electric system, TVA provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system, and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation.
Contact
Julia Wise
Memphis
jrwise2@tva.gov
703-772-3762
TVA Media Line
Our media staff is available 24 hours a day. If you cannot reach the contact above, please call our media line at 865-632-6000.
For more information
400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville Tennessee
United States 37902
www.tva.com
