TVA Studies Page

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Operation Simulation Associates has began a series of PowrSym studies of TVA and the response of TVA consumers to rising electric rates. These studies are sponsored by individuals and other parties with a stake in the TVA future. Interested parties may help sponsor any of the studies below or suggest additional studies. Sponsors may choose to be recognized or included in the anonymous category. Email to staff@powrsym.com See TVA Study Donor List

This page lists TVA studies in progress and planned. Links are provided to PDF reports as studies progress.

  1. Match PowrSym base case to TVA fiscal year 2024 actual results. (Complete, report in progress.)

  2. Using the FY 2024 base case, vary the installed solar capacity from zero to 20,000 mw in 1000 mw steps. (Complete, report in progress.)

  3. Follow up on #2, add additional storage options. (Awaiting sponsorship)

  4. Expand the FY 2024 base case through FY 2050 using load growth rates, retirement schedules, and expansion schedules as currently reported by TVA. (Study in progress.)

  5. Using #4, determine schedule of TVA borrowings and rate requirements. (Awaiting sponsorship)

  6. Using results of #5, model the consumer response with behind the meter (BTM) options. Will use model comparing cost of BTM options and years to pay back from electric rate savings. (Awaiting sponsorship)

  7. Follow up on #4, #5 & #6, add uncertainty range for natural gas prices and nuclear plant performance. (Awaiting sponsorship)