The
two
sides
signed
a
memorandum
of
understanding
to
identify
the
full
range
of
benefits
that
high-voltage
direct
current
(HVDC)
transmission
projects
may
provide
to
TVA’s
stakeholders.
They
will
also
explore
non-discriminatory
methods
for
TVA
to
utilize
independently-owned
transmission
as
a
means
to
improve
system
reliability,
increase
resource
flexibility
and
enhance
the
potential
for
the
integration
of
renewable
energy.
Based
in
Knoxville,
Tennessee,
TVA
provides
electricity
for
nine
million
people
in
seven
states.
The
coal-heavy
electric
utility
last
year
issued
a
“renewed
vision”
to
become
one
of
the
nation’s
leading
providers…
