Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) announced March 17 it has earned a Top Performer designation by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for achievements in the following TVA EnergyRight energy program categories.
- Third Place in Home Energy Evaluations by conducting 134 Evaluations savings members 204,797 kWh of energy use.
“We are proud to be recognized by TVA for our efforts to help our community use energy wisely and improve the lives of our members,” said Allan Glidewell. “The Top Performer award demonstrates our value in striving for a healthier and more sustainable community.”
TVA recognizes the Top Performers among the 153 local power companies it serves in coordination with the release of its annual Highlights Report each February. Learn more about how Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation is using energy-saving programs to benefit its community at https://energyright.com/highlightsreport/.
“Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation’s commitment to helping their neighbors is on full display with this award. We appreciate their partnership as we work to bring innovative energy programs to the residents and businesses of the Valley that uplift our communities and make life better,” said Cindy Herron, vice president, TVA Energy Services & Programs.
About Blue Ridge Mountain EMC is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative serving the counties of Towns, Union and Fannin of North Georgia; and Clay and Cherokee of Western North Carolina.
Pictured left to right: BRMEMC Energy Services Technician Craig Shook, TVA Energy Services Consultant Michael Clement, and BRMEMC Energy Services Technician Darrin Ingram
About TVA The Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity for business customers and local power distributors serving nearly 10 million people in parts of seven southeastern states. TVA receives no taxpayer funding, deriving virtually all its revenues from sales of electricity. In addition to operating and investing its revenues in its electric system, TVA provides flood control, navigation and land management for the Tennessee River system and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation.