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Tennessee Valley Authority Maintains Energy Supply Despite Three Nuclear Reactors Offline

by Rita Anderson
February 19, 2025
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Maryville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) assured the public that it is still able to meet energy demands, despite having three nuclear reactors offline across its facilities. TVA spokesperson Scott Brooks confirmed that the reactors at each of the three nuclear plants, including Browns Ferry in Alabama, Sequoyah in Tennessee, and Watts Bar in East Tennessee, are temporarily offline due to electrical issues.

The most recent of these outages occurred at Browns Ferry, near Athens, Alabama, when its reactor went offline on Saturday, February 8. The reactors at Sequoyah, located in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, and Watts Bar, near Spring City, Tennessee, also remain offline due to similar electrical concerns. However, Brooks emphasized that the issues were not related to the reactors themselves but rather to electrical systems connected to the plants.

Brooks further explained that TVA had the option to bring the Sequoyah reactor back online earlier, but the decision was made to complete necessary upgrades before doing so. Similarly, the Watts Bar reactor is undergoing a series of inspections, repairs, and upgrades, which TVA expects to complete before the unit is returned to service.

Despite the temporary shutdown of three reactors, TVA has managed to maintain a steady power supply, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of its power generation fleet. TVA CEO Jeff Lyash commented on the situation, stating, “It’s a real testament to the diversity and performance of the fleet that even with nuclear units down, we were able to meet the system demands and do it while keeping plenty of resources in reserve.”

Lyash also reiterated that while the current status of the nuclear units is manageable, TVA would prefer to have the reactors back in service as soon as possible. The utility remains focused on completing the necessary upgrades and inspections to ensure the long-term reliability and safety of its nuclear plants.

As TVA works toward getting the reactors back online, the company continues to meet the energy needs of the region, balancing system demands with reserves to ensure a steady power supply for residents across the Tennessee Valley.

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