Utilities
Power Your Industry Confidently
East Tennessee fuels business success with a robust and cost-effective utility infrastructure that powers industries of all sizes. As the nation’s largest public power producer, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) delivers industry-leading reliability with a 99.999% uptime record—ensuring businesses never experience unexpected power interruptions. A diverse energy mix—including nuclear, hydro, and renewables—keeps energy stable, sustainable, and affordable.
With some of the most cost-effective industrial power rates in the country, TVA helps businesses maximize efficiency. TVA and its local power companies (LPCs) offer strategic incentives to help industries expand. In addition, Enbridge provides reliable natural gas solutions to keep industries moving, while the region’s ample water and wastewater capacity supports long-term growth. With low-cost energy, East Tennessee gives industries everything they need to scale new heights.
Electricity
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is the largest public power producer in the nation, serving more than 9 million people. TVA has never dropped firm load to any industrial customer in its history and has the highest reliability rate in the nation.
Natural Gas
With a robust pipeline network and flexible service options, Enbridge ensures a steady supply of high-quality natural gas to industries of all sizes with the reliability and flexibility to keep operations running smoothly.
Waste/Wastewater
Numerous water districts provide our region with available, treated, clean water. East Tennessee is equipped with a robust water and wastewater infrastructure designed to support industrial growth.