TVA President, CEO to retire after nearly 6 years
Lyash was appointed to the position of president and CEO by the TVA's board of directors in April 2019. Under his guidance, the TVA helped create approximately $45.9 billion in capital investment, and created or retained more than 326,000 jobs.
TVA asks for public input on impact of Clinch River Nuclear Site
Although Lyash is expected to retire by the end of the fiscal year, which ends on October 2, the TVA shared that he will continue to lead the TVA until the Board of Directors selects his successor.
'For the past six years, it's been my privilege to serve with an experienced, talentedteam at TVA,' said Lyash. 'TVA truly is a special place – created more than 90 years ago toimprove the quality of life for more than 10 million people across this region.'
Lyash added he could not think of a better place to close out his career than the TVA, serving people just like those in his hometown of Shamokin, Pennsylvania.
'While I'm looking forward to my next chapter, spending more time with family,grandchildren, and friends, I will miss our TVA team and the relationships we've built across thisregion. The true strength of TVA is its people – an experienced and passionate workforce whowork every day to make a difference.'
Under Lyash's leadership, the TVA also became the first utility company to obtain approval from the U.S. Nuclear regulatory commission for an early site permit to potentially construct and operate a small modular reactor at the Clinch River Nuclear Site. Since 2023, the TVA has been working with GE Hitachi, Ontario Power Generation and Synthos Green Energy to develop the standard design for the BWRX-300 small modular reactor.
'Nuclear is the most reliable and efficient energy the world has ever known, and TVA is uniquely positioned to help drive this forward. Advanced nuclear technologies will play a critical role in our region and nation's drive towards great energy security,' Lyash said.
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Currently, the TVA is leading an application, with 11 nuclear industry partners and the State of Tennessee, for an $800 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to accelerate the construction of the nation's first modular reactor.
Before joining the TVA, Lyash worked as the president and CEO of Ontario Power Generation, one of the largest electricity generating companies in Canada with a diverse fleet of nuclear,hydroelectric, gas, biomass, and renewable generating stations
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