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TVA Reconsiders Coal Plant Closure Amid AI Energy Surge

8/8/2025

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is rethinking its ambitious goal to shut down all coal power plants by 2035, driven by surging energy needs from the booming AI industry. Although TVA has made strides in emissions control, worries linger, especially as it faces community opposition while expanding its natural gas fleet.

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is rethinking its ambitious goal to shut down all coal power plants by 2035, driven by surging energy needs from the booming AI industry. Although TVA has made strides in emissions control, worries linger, especially as it faces community opposition while expanding its natural gas fleet.