The TVA. [Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)]

Journal Article · Fri Feb 15 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)

OSTI ID:5954273

This article describes the history of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the events that have changed its mission over the years. The mission has changed from an emphasis on flood control and economic development to power production. How these changes have set the stage for many to call for the privatization of the TVA is discussed as a lead in to other articles in the publication.

• OSTI ID: 5954273
• Journal Information: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 127:4; ISSN 0033-3808; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290200* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Economics & Sociology
CONTROL
DAMS
FINANCING
FLOOD CONTROL
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
OWNERSHIP
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
US ORGANIZATIONS