Power REC
Power REC is a voluntary renewable energy program from the Tennessee Valley Authority and participating local power companies. The product is sold in megawatt-hours (MWh) with a minimum purchase of 2,000 MWh/ year. The product is made up of the following new renewable resources.
Power REC is Green-e® Energy certified, and meets the environmental and consumer protection standards set forth by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at green-e.org.
2025 Prospective Product Content Label 1
| Green-e® Energy Certified New Renewables2 in Power REC | Generation Location | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (projected)1 | 2025 (projected)1 | |
| Wind | 100% | IA, IL, or KS |
| Total | 100% | |
1 These figures reflect the electricity that we have contracted to provide. Actual figures may vary according to resource availability. We will annually report to you before August 1 of next year in the form of a Historic Product Content Label the actual resource mix of the electricity you purchased.
2 New Renewables come from generation facilities that first began commercial operation within the past 15 years.
For comparison, the current average mix of resources TVA has purchased or generated includes: Nuclear (39%), Natural gas and/or oil-fired (23%), Coal-fired (13%), Hydroelectric (7%), and Purchased Power (18%). [Source: TVA FY2024]
The average home in the Tennessee Valley uses 1200 kWh per month. [Source: TVA]
For specific information about this electricity product, please contact your local power company or TVA at renewables@tva.gov, the toll-free Renewable Energy Information Call Center at 1-866-673-4340, or visit TVAgreen.com.
2024 Historic Product Content Label 1
| Green-e® Energy Certified New Renewables2 in Power REC | Generation Location | |
|---|---|---|
| 20241 | 20241 | |
| Wind | 100% | IL |
1 These figures reflect the electricity delivered to Power REC customers in 2024
2 New Renewables come from generation facilities that first began commercial operation within the past 15 years.
For comparison, the current average mix of resources TVA has purchased or generated includes: Nuclear (39%), Natural gas and/or oil-fired (23%), Coal-fired (13%), Hydroelectric (7%), and Purchased Power (18%). [Source: TVA FY2024]
The average home in the Tennessee Valley uses 1200 kWh per month. [Source: TVA]
For specific information about this electricity product, please contact your local power company or TVA at renewables@tva.gov, the toll-free Renewable Energy Information Call Center at 1-866-673-4340, or visit TVAgreen.com.
Price, Terms, and Conditions
Power REC is Green-e® Energy certified, and meets the environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at www.green-e.org. You may cancel or change your participation at any time. You may adjust your agreement to purchase Power REC from TVA by calling the customer service number or writing to the billing address listed below.
| Company: | Tennessee Valley Authority | |||
| Whom should I contact for more information? | Contact your local power company or TVA’s Power REC staff at renewables@tva.gov, or visit tvagreen.com. You may also write to Power REC, 1101 Market Street, BR 5B-C, Chattanooga, TN 37402, or call 1-866-673-4340. | |||
| How will I be billed? | A line item for participation in Power REC will appear on your monthly power bill from your local power company. | |||
| How will my electricity bill be calculated? |
For each 1 MWh of Power REC, you will be charged an additional $3.25. This purchase is in addition to charges by your electric utility. The cost of this product will be added to your electric bill unless you agree to a different payment arrangement. |
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| How much will total electricity service cost, including utility charges? | Your bill will vary based on how much electricity you use and how much Power REC you purchase. There is a minimum purchase of 2,000 MWh annually; therefore, a minimum purchase would represent an additional $6,500 per year. | |||
| Will my electricity rates change over time? | TVA may alter, amend or end Power REC at any time. Participating consumers will be notified by mail one month in advance of any rate changes. | |||
| What sources will be used in my certified product? | Power REC is expected to be made up of the following resources in 2025:
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| If I want to terminate this agreement/contract, what is the early termination fee? | You must commit to purchasing Power REC for at least one year at a time. There are no termination fees. |