TVA and MLGW Respond to Record Demand and Power Outages
TL;DR
MLGW and TVA have lifted the voluntary request for energy conservation during freezing temperatures, citing the good performance of their systems. MLGW CEO Doug McGowen noted a record high demand across the TVA system but stated that conservation methods across the Tennessee Valley worked. Customers are still advised to drip their faucets and protect their pipes during freezing temperatures.
- MLGW, TVA urges customers to conserve energy Action News 5
- Demand hit all-time high, TVA comments on power grid stability AL.com
- MLGW lifts conservation order; TVA hits record demand WREG NewsChannel 3
- East Tennesseans experience power outages during cold temps | wbir.com WBIR.com
- UPDATE: TVA has ended their advisory for customers to use less power Local 3 News
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