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Electric Energy Optionz Fold Great Promise for the Tennessee
Valley Authority. EHD-78-91; B-114850. November 29, 1978. 101
pp + 4 appendices (32 pp.).
Report to the Congress; by Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General.
Issue Area: Energy: Executive Branch OrgaAization and Processes
for Dealing with Energy Problems (1611).
Contact: Energy and Minerals Div.
Budget Function: Genera. Government (800); Nitural Resouices,
Environment, and Energy (300).
Organization Concerned: Tennessee Valley Authority.
Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Public Works and
Transportation; Senate ommittee on Invironment and Public
Works; Congress.
Authority: Tennessee Valley Authority Act (16 U.S.C. 831).
National Defense Ac- of 1916 (50 U.S.C. 79). Energy Policy
and Ccnservation Act. Energy Ccnservation and Eroduction Act
of 1976. H. Rept. 73-130. U.S. Constitution, a-t. I, sec. 8.
Since its creation in 1933, the Tennessee Valley
Authority (TVA) has evolved intc the largest steam coal consumer
and electric power producer in the Nation. If present plans are
completed, It will also be the largest producer of nuclear
power. This report, which is the first major review of TVA's
power program since 1959, assesses TVA's energy-related ;roblems
3.n terms of numerous national policies related to energy
conservation, demand management, expanded use of coal, growth of
nuclear power, increased use of renewable resources, and
maintenance of environmental quality. Findings/Conclusions: TVA
needs different programs and priorities if it is to reflect
national energy goals and continue its role as an energy leader
and yardstick. Recommendaions: In cider to improve TVA's
planning and decision-making process and to provide criteria by
which TVA can be better evaluated, TVA should: (1) prepare a
long-range comprehensive plan (minimum Cf 25 years) with
specific short-term goals to oe presented to the President and
the Congress; (2) prepare several 25-year electricity demand
projections emphasizing energy conservation and the use of
renewable resources; (3) collect more detailed informaticn on
all users and uses of electricity; and (4) undertake a variety
of energy supply aii demand alternatives which shculd be
included in the comprehensive plan. The Congress should revise
TVA's charter to charge the authority bith leading
electricity-management plans and programs development,
encouraging energy conservation and efficient producticm and use
of energy, encouraging renevablh rescurces use, and assuring
adequate public involvement in energy planning and policymaking.
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