The electricity price tag.
When it comes to determining your electric rate, there are a lot of variables in the mix. But it shouldn’t be a mystery.
Rates
Local power companies (LPCs) offer several different power rates for businesses in the region. These rates are determined by the highest peak demand, your business type and the amount of electricity your business uses each month.
Fuel costs
TVA purchases fuel — uranium, coal, oil and natural gas — to run its nuclear, fossil, combined cycle and combustion turbine plants. The price of these fuels rises and falls throughout the year, which means total monthly fuel costs vary from month to month.
Time-of-use
Power use — and generation costs — fluctuate depending on time of day and season. Rates are typically higher during summer afternoons and winter mornings. You might save money by monitoring consumption and delaying higher energy use during peak times.
Good energy decisions matter.
When you're running a business, every dollar counts. Understanding your energy rates can help you make the best energy decisions for your enterprise.
Knowledge is power.
Energy generation and delivery is a complex process and many factors impact the cost of the electricity your business uses. We’ll do our best to explain each charge, so you can understand your bill and save.
Making sense of electric rates.
How reliable and affordable power all comes together.
Power to make a difference.
TVA is a public power wholesale energy provider. We provide electricity to 153 local power companies throughout the Tennessee Valley, who then deliver that power directly to your business. Public power means we’re not here to make a profit, we’re here to make a difference.
Electrifying the region.
The Tennessee Valley enjoys electric rates lower than 70% of the country. Thanks to lower rates, 99.999% reliability and nearly 60% carbon-free generation, we’re able to help attract companies from all over the world — and bring high-paying jobs to the region.
Powerful savings.
In partnership with local power companies, TVA offers several ways to reduce your electric bill for qualifying customers.
Energy credits
Programs like the General Manufacturing Credit, which is designed to bring economic growth and jobs to the Valley, and energy incentives help keep business customers viable.
Demand Response
Through Demand Response programs, qualified business participants use less energy when the demand for energy is high - like during extreme weather or energy emergencies - in exchange for a financial incentive.
Reduced sales tax
Non-profits and manufacturing customers can provide certificates of exemption to their local power company for reduced sales taxes on their bills.
Business & Industry resources.
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Incentives
