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    Kristi Swartz

    Reporter at E&E News

    Kristi Swartz is a Reporter at E&E News’s Energywire, specializing in utility and energy industry coverage in the Southeastern United States with a focus on regulatory policy, regional energy transitions, and nuclear and renewable energy. Over her tenure, she has reported on companies such as the Tennessee Valley Authority and has developed recognized expertise in Southeast utility markets, although publicly available performance metrics such as analyst rankings or investment returns are not applicable to her role. Kristi began her journalism career after graduating from the University of Maryland in 1998, working for The Palm Beach Post, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and outlets in North Carolina before joining E&E News in 2014. She does not hold FINRA registration or securities licenses, as her credentials are rooted in journalism rather than financial analysis.

    Kristi Swartz's questions to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVE) leadership

    Kristi Swartz's questions to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVE) leadership • Q3 2022

    Question

    Kristi Swartz from E&E News asked for an update on the TVA board vacancies and nominee confirmations, and also questioned how TVA is balancing major capital investments, high summer demand, and rising fuel costs while aiming to keep rates stable and avoid future rate shock for customers.

    Answer

    President and CEO Jeff Lyash confirmed there are four vacancies on the nine-seat board, with six presidential nominees in the confirmation process, potentially leading to a full board by year-end. He addressed the balancing act by highlighting that nearly 60% of TVA's generation has stable, low fuel costs, mitigating commodity price volatility. Lyash reiterated the commitment to hold base rates flat for a decade while pursuing a balanced strategy of affordability, reliability, resilience, and clean energy transition.

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