TVA Adopts New Energy Plan Relying on Gas and Coal

The Tennessee Valley Authority adopted a new energy roadmap to meet rising electricity demand across the region. The plan relies on natural gas, nuclear power, and coal while drawing criticism from environmental groups.

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One of the original smoke stacks (left) looms in the sky among the smoke stacks from the 2010s at the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant in Harriman, Tenn., on Feb. 12, 2026. TVA recently announced the next steps for continued operation of the Kingston and Cumberland Fossil Plants.

The Tennessee Valley Authority adopted a new energy roadmap relying on Natural Gas, nuclear, and coal, marking its first update since 2019. The plan targets rising power demand across the United States South driven by data centers and population growth. The strategy balances fossil fuels and nuclear expansion while drawing sharp criticism from environmental advocates over long-term emissions and fuel costs.

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