Tennessee Valley Solar + Storage Conference 2026

Energy Resilience in the Quantum City

September 2–3, 2026 | Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Tennessee Valley Solar + Storage Conference is the leading event dedicated to the future of solar energy, battery storage, and grid modernization across the Tennessee Valley.

Bringing together utility executives, policymakers, project developers, manufacturers, technology providers, and energy innovators, the conference provides a unique forum to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping one of the nation’s most dynamic energy markets.

As the Tennessee Valley experiences unprecedented growth in advanced manufacturing, data centers, and electrification, solar and energy storage are becoming increasingly important components of a reliable, affordable, and resilient energy future. This conference delivers the insights, connections, and strategies needed to navigate that transformation.

Welcome Reception, Sept. 1st

Don’t miss the Welcome Reception! It is included with Full Conference, Speaker, and Sponsor registration and is a great opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before the conference gets underway. Tickets for just the reception are also available.

Featured Keynote Speaker

Janet Rehberg, President & CEO, EPB

Janet Rehberg will deliver the opening keynote address, bringing a unique perspective from one of the nation’s most innovative utility organizations.

Throughout her leadership at EPB, Janet has played a pivotal role in advancing Chattanooga’s reputation as a global center for innovation. Her work has helped foster groundbreaking initiatives in smart grid technology, advanced communications infrastructure, and public-private partnerships that continue to attract investment and create economic opportunity throughout the region.

Most notably, she has been instrumental in helping position Chattanooga as the home of commercially available quantum computing, reinforcing the city’s status as the “Quantum City” and demonstrating how forward-thinking infrastructure investments can drive long-term economic growth.

Her keynote will explore the intersection of energy resilience, technological innovation, economic development, and utility leadership—providing a compelling vision for how communities can prepare for the rapidly evolving energy demands of the future.

Conference Topics Include

• Solar + Storage Development in the TVA Region
• Energy Resilience & Grid Modernization
• Data Centers and Emerging Energy Demand
• Utility-Scale Solar & Battery Storage
• Distributed Energy Resources & Microgrids
• TVA Programs, Planning & Interconnection
• Manufacturing Growth & Economic Development
• Local Power Company Solar Initiatives
• Community & Commercial Solar Opportunities
• Emerging Technologies and the Future Grid

Join the Leaders Shaping the Tennessee Valley’s Energy Future

Whether you are a utility executive, developer, policymaker, manufacturer, technology provider, investor, or energy professional, the Tennessee Valley Solar + Storage Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights, build relationships, and help shape the next chapter of energy innovation in the Tennessee Valley.

Get Your Crews and Inspectors Registered for NABCEP Training

Make sure your crews and inspectors are signed up for our world-class NABCEP training with Sean White, taking place all day Thursday.