In this episode Sean is joined by Gil Hough, Executive Director of the Tennessee Solar & Storage Association. Broadcasting live from the Power Up Live Pro Studio at RE+, Sean and Gil explore the unique landscape of solar and storage in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region. Gil shares the history and structure of TVA, the challenges and opportunities in the seven-state territory, and the rapid growth of solar and storage in Tennessee. The conversation covers TVA’s integrated resource planning and the upcoming Tennessee Solar + Storage Conference. Topics Covered: The New Deal TVA = Tennessee Valley Authority TVA’s seven-state territory Tennessee Solar + Storage Conference TVA’s (IRP) Integrated Resource Plan Solar and storage market growth 2025 Tennessee Valley Solar + Storage Conference (October 28-30, 2025) LPCs = Local Power Companies FERC = Federal Energy Regulatory Commission TVA’s River management SEIA = Solar Energy Industries Association SEPA = Smart Electric Power Alliance TenneSEIA = Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations NorCal Solar = Northern California Solar Energy Association Nonprofit vs. business association roles Lobbying and policy advocacy Reach out to Gil Hough and TenneSEIA here: Website: www.tenneseiasolar.com Conference registration: www.tenneseiasolar.com/conference Register for my Tenneseia class here 👇🏻 www.tenneseiasolar.com/conference Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at: www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/ESIP
