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Ed Markey: “In addition to bringing down energy costs for consumers, increasing the percentage of renewable energy in the TVA power…”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2022
In addition to bringing down energy costs for consumers, increasing the percentage of renewable energy in the TVA power mix can also attract new businesses to the Tennessee Valley.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the economic benefits of renewable energy for businesses in Tennessee.

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