US supplier to switch off eight coal-fired power stations

A large American energy company is to close eight of its coal-fired power plants – taking 3GW of coal capacity offline. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) which provides power to around 9 million people in the south east of the country said the move was in response to “changing economic and regulatory conditions”. It said it […]

US energy provider receives $1 billion for cleaner energy

An energy provider in the US received $1 billion to support low-cost and cleaner energy initiatives by 2020. This follows the completion of financing needed to lease the John Sevier power plant in Tennessee for which it received the proceeds. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is set to complete the 880 MW natural gas plant and […]