TVA is closing the Kingston Coal Plant. What comes next?
TVA is shutting down the coal-powered Kingston Fossil Plant because it is no longer cost-effective or reliable. Right now, TVA is favoring expensive methane gas as a replacement, which would require building a new, 125-mile pipeline across eight Tennessee counties!
Sign-up to receive updates from us about the Kingston Fossil Plant closure and opportunities for public involvement. Add a comment to tell us how you feel about TVA’s replacement options and what you’d like to see at the Kingston site!
Tell TVA to support clean air and water with renewable energy by attending an upcoming meeting or by submitting a written comment!
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| June 8 (6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ET) | TVA Virtual Open House Online |
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| June 13 (6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ET) | TVA Open House Rockwood High School 512 W Rockwood St. Rockwood, TN |
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| June 14 (5:30 - 8:00 p.m. ET) | Community Meeting & TVA Open House Kingston Community Center 201 Patton Ferry Rd. Kingston, TN 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ET: Community-led meeting 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET: TVA Open House |
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Background
The gas infrastructure proposed by TVA would be expensive and gas prices are volatile. TVA already raised rates in 2022 due to surging natural gas prices. Sign up now to stay updated about this decision making process and for ways to take action.
While the current Kingston plant employs hundreds of workers, the vast majority of gas plant and pipeline jobs are temporary.If you live in Trousdale, Smith, Jackson, Putnam, Overton, Fentree, Morgan, or Roane counties, you may have been contacted by Enbridge about their proposed pipeline. Pipelines can cause permanent property loss and damage for landowners who are forced to sell easements to a private company. Fracked gas pipelines and plants can harm public health by releasing pollutants that contaminate air and water, and can lead to illness and explosions.
Kingston Fossil Plant Closure FAQ
What alternatives to the Kingston Fossil Plant is TVA considering?
TVA is currently considering three replacement options:
- On-site gas plant and a new pipeline
- Off-site gas plants and power line upgrades
- Solar and storage at multiple locations
What are my rights as a property owner?
- For new easements: You do not have to speak with, answer questions, or give Enbridge/East Tennessee Natural Gas Representatives access to survey your property until they show you a court order
- You should not sign anything without consulting legal counsel; if you already have an easement on your property, seek legal counsel
Contact Gabi Lichtenstein at gabi@appvoices.org if you have feedback or want to get involved!
