The new record comes after TVA spent $430 million in fiscal year 2024, which ended Sept. 30, enhancing the reliability of its hydroelectric dams, coal and gas plants. At the John Sevier Combined Cycle Plant in Rogersville, the winter readiness changes include heated cables and insulation to keep pipes from freezing.

As the coldest temperatures so far this winter settled into the region this week, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s reliable and resilient power generation system met the highest peak demand in the agency’s over 91-year history.

The peak period for energy demand came between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The all-time record peak of 35,319 megawatts was set at 8 a.m. The TVA touted a $430 million investment in its system that helped meet the demand and remain stable throughout the bitterly cold morning.

Amid below-freezing temperatures, preliminary results show TVA has hit an all-time power demand record Wednesday morning of 35,319 megawatts — the highest in its 91-year history.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is reporting record energy use on Wednesday morning. The energy provider said TVA provided 35,319 megawatts of power at peak demand, beating out the Jan. 17, 2024 record of 34,

On Wednesday morning, the Tennessee Valley Authority delivered the most electricity they ever had in their 90-plus year history.