TVA Expands Gas and Coal

The Tennessee Valley Authority is revising its long-term power plan to keep coal plants operating longer, expand gas, and sharply reduce expected renewable growth.

The shift is being driven by changed federal policy, higher projected demand from data centers, and a more permissive outlook for fossil generation, but it has triggered criticism from environmental groups and public health advocates. The dispute also extends to coal ash management at the Cumberland Fossil Plant, where TVA faces accusations of misleading public messaging and possible legal challenges.