TVA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Tennessee Valley Authority |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
TVA stands for Tennessee Valley Authority, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Federally owned corporation that generates electricity for local utilities in Tennessee and parts of six neighboring states and manages Tennessee River dams for flood control and navigation. It receives no appropriations and is governed by a presidentially appointed board.
Example: TVA asked customers to conserve power during the record cold snap.
Usage notes
Created in 1933 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal to bring electricity and development to a poor region, it is the largest public power provider in the United States, serving about 10 million people. Its fleet includes hydroelectric dams, fossil plants and the Browns Ferry nuclear station.
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