Tennessee’s electric cooperatives praise leadership of Lyash, pledge to work with TVA board during CEO search process

Jeff Lyash, TVA CEO, announced his intentions to retire in October.
NASHVILLE – Today Jeff Lyash, CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, announced his intentions to retire in October. Mike Knotts, CEO of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, released the following statement.
“Mr. Lyash has provided steady leadership for the Tennessee Valley Authority during a time of unprecedented change and growth in our region,” Knotts said. “During his time as CEO, Jeff has focused TVA’s efforts on things that matter to the people of Tennessee – reliable energy, environmental stewardship and economic development. We have enjoyed working with Jeff, and we wish him the very best in his retirement.”
“Electric cooperatives provide energy to 72% of Tennessee, and their energy sales represent 25% of TVA’s annual revenue – more than $3 billion each year,” Knotts said. “Reliable and affordable energy is essential to our state, and the cooperative business model provides an effective example of generating and transmitting energy with a strong commitment to public service. TECA and its member cooperatives are eager to actively engage with the TVA board and provide our unique input during the search for Mr. Lyash’s successor.”
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Electric cooperatives serve more than 3 million consumers and 72 percent of Tennessee. The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association provides leadership, advocacy and support for Tennessee’s 23 electric cooperatives and publishes The Tennessee Magazine, the state’s most widely circulated periodical. Visit tnelectric.org or tnmagazine.org to learn more.
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