In this episode Sean is joined by Gil Hough, Executive Director of the Tennessee Solar & Storage Association. Broadcasting live from the Power Up Live Pro Studio at RE+, Sean and Gil explore the unique landscape of solar and storage in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region. Gil shares the history and structure of TVA, the challenges and opportunities in the seven-state territory, and the rapid growth of solar and storage in Tennessee. The conversation covers TVA’s integrated resource planning and the upcoming Tennessee Solar + Storage Conference.


 


Topics Covered:


The New Deal


TVA = Tennessee Valley Authority


TVA’s seven-state territory


Tennessee Solar + Storage Conference


TVA’s (IRP) Integrated Resource Plan


Solar and storage market growth


2025 Tennessee Valley Solar + Storage Conference (October 28-30, 2025)


LPCs = Local Power Companies


FERC = Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


TVA’s River management


SEIA = Solar Energy Industries Association


SEPA = Smart Electric Power Alliance


TenneSEIA = Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association


501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations


NorCal Solar = Northern California Solar Energy Association


Nonprofit vs. business association roles


Lobbying and policy advocacy


 


Reach out to Gil Hough and TenneSEIA here:


Website: www.tenneseiasolar.com


Conference registration: www.tenneseiasolar.com/conference


 

Register for my Tenneseia class here 👇🏻

www.tenneseiasolar.com/conference

 


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www.heatspring.com/sean

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