In this episode Sean is joined by Gil Hough, Executive Director of the Tennessee Solar & Storage Association. Broadcasting live from the Power Up Live Pro Studio at RE+, Sean and Gil explore the unique landscape of solar and storage in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region. Gil shares the history and structure of TVA, the challenges and opportunities in the seven-state territory, and the rapid growth of solar and storage in Tennessee. The conversation covers TVA’s integrated resource planning and the upcoming Tennessee Solar + Storage Conference.

 

Topics Covered:

The New Deal

TVA = Tennessee Valley Authority

TVA’s seven-state territory

Tennessee Solar + Storage Conference

TVA’s (IRP) Integrated Resource Plan

Solar and storage market growth

2025 Tennessee Valley Solar + Storage Conference (October 28-30, 2025)

LPCs = Local Power Companies

FERC = Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

TVA’s River management

SEIA = Solar Energy Industries Association

SEPA = Smart Electric Power Alliance

TenneSEIA = Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association

501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations

NorCal Solar = Northern California Solar Energy Association

Nonprofit vs. business association roles

Lobbying and policy advocacy

 

Reach out to Gil Hough and TenneSEIA here:

Website: www.tenneseiasolar.com

Conference registration: www.tenneseiasolar.com/conference

 

www.tenneseiasolar.com/conference

 

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