Tennessee News
The following news clips highlight Tennessee involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
April 17, 2013
Energy Department Highlights Nissan's Better Plants Challenge Showcase Project in Tennessee
The Energy Department recognized Nissan's participation in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge and its showcase project at the company's new energy efficient paint plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. More
March 26, 2013
Three Tennessee Organizations Receive 2013 Energy Star Awards
Three organizations in Tennessee were honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy with 2013 awards from the Energy Star Program. More
February 27, 2013
Savings to Chew On: Wrigley Expands Commitment to Sustainability
Wrigley Manufacturing Company used funds from the Energy Department's State Energy Program to expand its commitment to sustainability by collecting solar power to help run a Tennessee plant. More
August 31, 2012
Phoenix Solar Begins Construction of Tennessee's Largest Solar Installation
Phoenix Solar has begun construction on a 9.58 megawatt solar array that, when completed, will be Tennessee's largest solar array. The system is located on the grounds of a Volkswagon plant in Chattanooga, and will provide roughly 12.5% of the facility's annual electricity demand. More
August 15, 2012
Energy Department Invests in Materials for Vehicle Fuel Economy
The Energy Department awarded $8 million for seven new projects to accelerate the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for the next generation of American-made cars and trucks. More
April 25, 2012
Harvesting the Sun at the West Tennessee Solar Farm
The just-opened West Tennessee Solar Farm, backed by the Energy Department, is the largest photovoltaic installation in the seven-state Tennessee Valley Authority region. More
December 31, 2011
Tennessee Valley Authority Dedicates 43 kW Solar Funded by Voluntary Program
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) dedicated two solar sites located in Huntsville, Alabama and Dyer, Tennessee, which began generating solar power in early December. The solar projects include a 23 kilowatt (kW) installation at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, and a 19.7 kilowatt (kW) installation at Gibson County High School, located in Dyer. More
August 31, 2011
Solar Decathlon Entry Uses iPad to Monitor Home
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has entered its innovative "Living Light" home in the upcoming U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The home blends tradition with high tech. More
June 2, 2010
Nissan Breaks Ground on its U.S. Battery Plant for the All-Electric Leaf
In December, Nissan will start shipping its all-electric Leaf from its factory in Japan to buyers in the United States, but by 2012, both the car and its batteries will be produced in Tennessee. Nissan recently broke ground for the factory that will produce lithium-ion batteries for the Leaf. More
February 24, 2010
U.S. Utilities Spent $5.3 Billion on Energy Efficiency Programs in 2009
U.S. utilities increased their spending on energy efficiency programs by 43% in 2009, reaching $5.3 billion, according to a new report from the Consortium for Energy Efficiency. Spending increased the most in the Southeast and South Central states, most notably in Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee. More
