Updated: January 2, 2018

WITH FRIGID TEMPERATURES CAUSING HIGH DEMAND ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST, THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY IS ASKING FOR VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN ELECTRICITY USE UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.  THE REQUEST EXTENDS TO ALL ELECTRIC POWER CONSUMERS AND WILL HELP ENSURE A CONTINUED SUPPLY OF POWER TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT TVA'S SERVICE TERRITORY AND AVOID INTERRUPTIONS OF SERVICE.