Electric companies like the Tennessee Valley Authority make plans and decisions that have a big impact on our lives - from the cost of our electric bills to pollution in our air and water, whether or not our lights stay on during extreme weather and the health of our climate. It's incredibly important for community members and local leaders to have a real voice in the long term plan for how we produce the electricity that will power our homes and communities over the next several decades. At this Public Hearing, we invite the public to watch engaging and thought-provoking presentations from experts and join robust community discussion about the future of our energy system in the Tennessee Valley.

This event will be held in person at the beautiful Second Presbyterian Church on Belmont Boulevard in Nashville, TN and will also be lived streamed for online participation.

• Presentations from energy experts: 1-4:30pm CT (2-5:30ET)
• BREAK: 4:30-6pm CT
• Community discussion and listening session: 6-8pm CT (7-9pm ET)

This event is being organized by: Appalachian Voices, Energy Alabama, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Sunrise Nashville, Center for Biological Diversity, Climate Reality Project: Memphis and Nashville chapters, and Vote Solar.

We invite you to be part of this conversation where we will learn and discuss important topics that impact our communities. We will take this information back to our federal utility, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and ask decision makers to incorporate your ideas and concerns into TVA's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan.

Additional information about presentations from energy experts:

This session will be conducted in the style of a traditional public hearing for a utility integrated resource plan. Analysis and findings on TVA’s energy planning will be provided by several experts in energy modeling and policy. Join us from 1-4:30 CT for testimony prepared by:

Liz Stanton - Applied Economics Clinic

Taylor McNair - GridLab

Peter Hubbard - Georgia Center for Energy Solutions

Taylor Allred - Greenlink Analytics

Topics covered by experts will include:

• Lessons learned from previous TVA integrated resource plans and process
• Reliability and electricity demand
• Resource decisions
• Energy affordability
• Energy justice
• Charting a path to cleaner energy

This public hearing session will be chaired by: Ted Thomas - Former Chairman of the Arkansas Public Service Commission

Additional information about community discussion and listening session:

This session will be opened by special guest, Tennessee District 86 Representative Justin J. Pearson! Recorded remarks from federal elected officials will also be shared. Public discussion will be facilitated in breakout groups on key discussion topics.