Greeneville Light & Power System110 N. College Street , Greeneville, Tennessee, United States

Greeneville Energy Authority is committed to providing electric power, energy, and related services to its Customers in a courteous, professional manner at the lowest practical cost with due regard to safety, reliability, and financial stability.

History

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) purchased East Tennessee Light and Power Company from Cities Service Power and Light Company in December 1944. On March 30, 1945, the Greeneville Board of Mayor and Alderman agreed to purchase East Tennessee Light and Power Company, thus creating the Greeneville Light & Power System , a Municipal Power Distributor. Greeneville Light & Power System began providing electricity to Greene County, Tennessee in 1945. By the 1950's, the convenience of electricity had been extended into our rural areas. Having completed 60 years of service in 2005, Greeneville Light & Power System is noted for providing reliable service, with some of the lowest rates in the Southeast USA/region. Greeneville Light & Power System has also been a significant player in bringing industry to Greene County, Tennessee.