TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 17, 2024

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a ruling Friday that temporarily halted two permits needed to begin construction on a pipeline project proposed to fuel the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) combined-cycle natural gas facility at the site of the coal-fired Cumberland Fossil Plant that is being retired, the Associated Press reports. The panel's split 2-1 decision prevents Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC from starting to build the 32-mile pipeline through Dickson, Houston and Stewart counties, which was reported to start as soon as this week. TVA’s plans to open more natural gas plants have brought opposition from advocates seeking a redirection from fossil fuels and into solar and other renewable energy. The case is set for oral arguments on Dec. 10.