Have a food processing client that relocated from Illinois to Tennessee Valley Authority territory. They're on Schedule MSB at $8.95/kW demand but I think they might qualify for TVA's economic development rate at $6.20/kW. Anyone familiar with TVA's job creation requirements for ED rates?
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Economic Development Rate Eligibility - Food Processing
Wendell, TVA typically requires at least 50 new full-time jobs within 3 years for their economic development rates, plus minimum capital investment thresholds. Food processing usually qualifies since it's considered manufacturing. Check their Schedule EDR tariff for the specific requirements - it varies by service territory.
Warren's right about the job requirements. I helped a meat processing plant get ED rates in 2017. They had to submit employment projections and quarterly reports showing job creation progress. The rate discount is substantial though - saved them about $4,200/month on a 1,200 kW facility.