The TVA has pushed for several decades more fossil fuel energy at the expense of potentially cheaper renewable sources, which pollutes our communities and exacerbates energy burdens for TVA customers who already pay some of the highest electricity bills in the Nation as a percentage of household income.
Markey criticizes TVA for prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy, impacting community costs.
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