TVA sets record for highest ever peak demand of power

The coldest night of the winter saw the Tennessee Valley Authority's power generation system met the highest peak demand in the agency's 91-year history.
            
Wednesday's preliminary all-time record peak of 35,319 megawatts came at 8 am. TVA's power system remained stable throughout the event.

The previous peak of 34,577 megawatts was set on Jan. 17, 2024, at 8 am.

In fiscal year 2024, TVA invested $430 million to harden its system and enhance the reliability and resiliency of its natural gas, coal and hydro generating fleet.