Seven States Power

What Seven States Power does

Seven States Power Corporation is a nonprofit generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative founded in 2007 by the Tennessee Valley Authority and 153 local power companies (LPCs) across Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the cooperative designs, develops, and deploys energy infrastructure for its member utilities, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar power installations, EV charging stations, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), SCADA-based grid automation, and natural gas backup generation. The cooperative structure was specifically created to allow utility-scale generation financing outside of TVA's $30 billion statutory debt ceiling, exemplified by the 2008-2013 joint ownership of the 800MW Southaven gas plant.

The cooperative operates a project-based revenue model, generating income through turnkey project management, federal funding coordination, and capital deployment for member utilities. Its flagship initiative, the Energy Express Project, deploys 220MW of battery storage across Tennessee in partnership with Nashville Electric Service (100MW), Memphis Light, Gas and Water (100MW), and BrightRidge (20MW), funded by a landmark $439M USDA New ERA award ($415M zero-interest loan plus $24M grant) received in January 2025. The company also maintains a Lightning Partner Program (Grid, Bolt, and Fusion tiers) with technology and business supporters including Rexel, Franklin Electric, and S&C Electric, and operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, Seven States Energy, LLC, formed in 2020.

Distribution is exclusively B2B through direct cooperative relationships with the 153 member LPCs; no consumer retail channels exist. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through project-specific proposals and cost-sharing arrangements. Customer concentration risk is moderate, anchored by a handful of large municipal utilities, but mitigated by the 222-project track record with 80 utilities since founding.

Name

Seven States Power

Legal name

Seven States Power Corporation

Website

https://sevenstatespower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seven States Power is a nonprofit generation and transmission cooperative, founded in 2007, that designs and deploys battery storage, solar, EV charging, and AMI solutions for 153 member-owned local power companies across seven Tennessee Valley states, backed by $439M in USDA funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility-Scale BESS Project Development & Ownership (IPP/Developer) (EUAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Storage & Microgrid Electrical Infrastructure (BESS, Controls) (IMAFAHAE), Renewable Grid Interconnection & Collector Systems (Solar/Wind) (IMAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• EV charging infrastructure
• Solar power generation
• Grid reliability services
• Cooperative utility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cooperative Membership and Project Services: Seven States Power is a nonprofit generation and transmission cooperative owned by 153 local power companies. Revenue is generated through project financing, federal funding coordination, and turnkey energy solutions services delivered to member utilities. The cooperative structure ensures cost-based pricing for members while maintaining operational sustainability.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seven States Power is a nonprofit generation and transmission cooperative that designs, develops, and deploys energy solutions for its 153 member local power companies across the Tennessee Valley. Core offerings include battery energy storage systems (BESS), utility-scale and distribution-scale solar power installations, natural gas backup generation, EV charging infrastructure and fleet electrification, and grid modernization technologies including AMI, SCADA, and microgrid solutions. The company provides turnkey project management from technology consulting through procurement, site selection, financing coordination, installation, and commissioning.

Product overview

Seven States Power is an energy solutions cooperative offering a portfolio of interconnected energy infrastructure products and services. The core offerings include: Custom Generation (utility-scale and distribution-scale solar and power generation), Battery Energy Storage Solutions (reliability services with battery storage and backup generation), and Transportation Infrastructure (EV charging station installations and fleet electrification with 500+ chargers deployed). The company provides turnkey project management including procurement, site selection, and financing coordination. The Energy Express Project represents their major battery storage initiative backed by $439M in USDA funding. The Lightning Partner Program enables collaboration with technology providers and business supporters across the Tennessee Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Battery Energy Storage Solutions Safety and reliability-focused battery storage technology that reduces demand on the power grid reaching maximum capacity. Provides backup storage allowing energy to be stored for later use, mitigates outages, and enhances grid resiliency for member local power companies across the Tennessee Valley. Plan to deploy 300MW of storage capacity across the Tennessee Valley.
• Custom Generation Solutions Utility-scale and distribution-scale power generation solutions including solar power installations, utility-scale generation assets, and custom designs to optimize grid performance from bridge solutions to microgrids. Designed for local power companies and community facilities.
• EV Charging and Fleet Electrification Infrastructure Electric vehicle charging station installations (500+ chargers deployed) and fleet electrification services. Includes project development, utility coordination, site securing, equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning. Part of the Fast Charge Network expanding transportation infrastructure for local power companies and community attractions.
• Backup Generation Solutions Natural gas backup generators providing reliable power generation and grid support services to local power companies across the Valley. Includes backup generation at military installations and other critical infrastructure.
• Turnkey Project Management Services Turnkey project management services for energy infrastructure projects including procurement, site selection, financing coordination, and end-to-end project delivery for member local power companies across the Tennessee Valley.
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Deployment Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployment services including remote meter reading, outage management integration, GIS systems, and demand voltage reduction technology for improved reliability and member service at local power companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 220MW of battery storage capacity deployed across Tennessee Valley
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nashville Electric Service (NES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Strategic partnership to deploy 100MW of battery storage capacity (Energy Express Project) interconnected with NES's electric distribution system. Batteries will store energy from the grid and deploy during peak demand or system stress, helping stabilize the grid while reducing exposure to high-cost power purchases. Project targeted for completion December 2028.
• BrightRidgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 202620MW battery storage installation as first investment of Energy Express project. Partnership focuses on improving power reliability and management of unexpected outages while keeping electric rates below national average. BrightRidge serves 84,000+ customers in Carter, Greene, Sullivan, and Washington counties.
• Sevier County Electric System (SCES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership to install 14 EV charging ports (7 stations) and 10 solar-powered umbrella charging units at Dollywood theme park. SCES provides electric power to 61,000+ customers across Sevier County, Tennessee. Project designed, developed, and deployed by Seven States.
• Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partnership to deploy 100MW battery storage capacity to modernize the electric grid. Originally envisioned as combined solar-and-storage, project now focuses solely on battery storage for dispatchable energy assets. Battery installations at multiple MLGW substations throughout Memphis and Shelby County. Construction expected to begin 2027, completion by December 2028.
• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007TVA partnered with local utilities in 2007 to form Seven States as an in-Valley solution to finance power assets, expand energy production, and modernize infrastructure. Seven States was created to help TVA stay within its $30 billion legal debt limit. From 2008-2013, Seven States and TVA jointly owned the Southaven 800MW Combined Cycle Gas Plant in Mississippi.
• Lightning Partner Program MembersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrid Level, Bolt Level, and Fusion Level partners including Rexel, Franklin Electric, S&C Electric, and others who support building and energizing the grid of the future through technology and business contributions.
• Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemphis-based economic development organization providing industrial land for Seven States projects. EDGE subleases land to Seven States for energy infrastructure development.
• Tennessee Technological UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for EV data project and car charger installation collaboration. University research teams analyze data from EV chargers across the Valley to support data-driven EV deployment strategies.
• University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for data-driven EV deployment research and analysis of Fast Charge Network usage trends to support strategic EV infrastructure planning.
• University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Center for Urban Informatics and Progress for EV data analysis and research collaboration supporting data-driven deployment strategies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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