TVA – Request for Information

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit proposals from qualified independent power producers, integrators, and providers to design, engineer, build, operate, and maintain new energy and capacity resources. This RFI is part of the Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) process, which is designed to address targeted, short-term resource adequacy and capacity needs identified by TVA. The ERAS process will operate separately from TVA's standard Large Generator Interconnection Procedure (LGIP) cluster study process while relying on LGIP definitions, terms, and conditions.

Qualified projects must meet specific requirements: projects must exceed 20 MW in capacity, provide firm and dispatchable generation (including new, incremental, or extensions of existing generation), have a Commercial Operation Date (COD) achievable within a 0-5 year ERAS need window, be eligible for TVA's LGIP, and provide capacity not already committed to another program or obligation. TVA may enter into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and/or Energy Storage Agreements (ESAs) to address immediate reliability and resource adequacy needs. All resource proposals must align with the terms and conditions in TVA template PPA(s)/ESA(s) or other commercial agreements.

TVA is a corporate agency of the United States providing electricity for business customers and local power companies, serving more than 10 million people in parts of seven southeastern states. As a federal instrumentality, all proposed projects are required to undergo environmental review prior to any ground disturbance, tree clearing, or grading of the proposed site. The submission of a proposal constitutes the beginning of TVA action and thus initiates these limitations. The proposed action aligns with TVA's goal of building a robust energy system to power future load growth and implementation of its target power supply mix identified in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

All submissions will be handled through PowerAdvocate, a web-based platform for organizing RFI documents and communications. The initial document release, including RFI documents and exhibits (RFI package), is scheduled for April 20, 2026. Respondents must review the RFI package, message TVA, and submit their proposals and RFI-related communications through PowerAdvocate. Market participants should reference interconnection information via TVA's OASIS website, including the TVA heatmap.