Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
Power Reliability and Rate Options
Reliability
You can depend on TVA electricity to be there when you need it. For the past 10 years, TVA has maintained 99.999 percent power reliability. The system’s capacity and performance are both world-class. Read more (PDF, 47 kb).
Rate options
There are many ways in which TVA and the distributors of TVA power can help you use electricity more efficiently and cost-effectively. The way your business uses power may help determine the rate you pay for that power and lower your costs. Depending on your business circumstances and power use, you may be eligible for some of these rate options.
Firm Power
This option means you have electricity available 24 hours a day. Contracts range from one to 10 years and are related to complexity of service.
Small Manufacturing Credit
This option helps small manufacturers remain viable by offering credits when demand for a month exceeds 1,000 kW.
Valley Investment Initiative (VII)
An economic development incentive jointly offered by TVA and distributors of TVA power. VII rewards end-use power customers in targeted business sectors who make a long-term commitment to the economic development of the Valley. For more information, visit www.TVAed.com/vii.