December 13, 2002—A recent verification audit process conducted by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solution (CRS) confirms that the green power provided by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) met a series of stringent environmental and customer protection criteria, including use of “new” renewable resources. TVA’s Green Power Switch program, which is accredited by CRS and meets its Green-e standards, represents the first significant development of new renewable energy sources in the Southeast specifically to meet customer demand.
Green Power Switch includes wind, solar, and methane gas resources and is available in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
The CRS audit reviews contracts, invoices, and metering data to verify that the quantity and type of renewable resources sold met consumer demand, as well as meeting strict consumer protection requirements. CRS also biannually reviews all of TVA’s marketing materials to make sure that their claims to consumers match what they deliver.
