Tennessee Valley Authority
UtilitiesTennessee, United States5001-10000 Employees
TVA is a utilities organization created by Congress in 1933 to address electricity access, environmental stewardship, and regional development in the Tennessee Valley. Covering about 80,000 square miles across parts of seven states, the agency supplies electricity to around 10 million people through a network of local power companies and directly served customers, including numerous industrial users and several federal installations. It funds most of its operations from electricity sales and power system bond financing, and it does not operate for profit or rely on tax money. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, TVA pursues a mission built on reliable and affordable energy, responsible management of natural resources, and economic development to improve life in the region. Recent developments include launching an aquatic plant identification tool on its website to help residents and lake users, and supporting research collaborations with Mississippi State University on aquatic plant management.