TVA Transmission Fault Causes Brief Power Interruption
At approximately 12:20 a.m. this morning, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) experienced a fault on a transmission feed serving Greeneville Energy Authority (GEA). The fault caused a large portion of GEA’s electric system to experience a brief power interruption, or “blink.” Power was restored quickly, and our team is continuing to monitor the system. We […]
County Wide Fiber Expansion Update
GEA Connect Takes a Major Step Toward County-Wide Fiber Internet The week of July 20, Greeneville Energy Authority received approval from the State Comptroller’s Office to provide fiber internet service throughout Greene County within GEA’s electric service territory. This is a major milestone in our goal of building more than 2,000 miles of fiber throughout […]
Greene County Teachers: STEM Classroom Grant Applications Are Open
GEA is proud to support the educators who inspire tomorrow’s innovators. Greene County schools have experienced success with STEM grants in the past, and we are excited to encourage even more local educators to take advantage of this opportunity. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), in partnership with BVI, is offering its STEM Classroom Grant Program […]
GEA Connect Night is Coming to Pioneer Park & You’re Invited!
Join us at Pioneer Park tomorrow, July 9th, for a night of fun, community, and fast local internet. The GEA team will be out in full force, bringing our bucket trucks and our passion for keeping Greeneville connected. Come early to check out our equipment, meet the crew, and grab some GEA goodies while you’re […]
A Quick Note on This Morning’s Brief Service Interruption
We’ve received several calls and messages from customers asking about a short outage around 1:00 AM on 6/29/26. If you noticed your GEA Fiber service drop out briefly, you weren’t imagining it. GEA Connect, powered by Greeneville Energy Authority, was performing emergency network maintenance during that window. The interruption lasted only about 10 minutes, but […]
What’s required to have power turned on for residential customers?
To begin electric service, we’ll perform a soft credit check. Based on your Vantage Score, you may be asked to pay a deposit up to a maximum of $300. Alternatively, you can choose our prepaid option for $90. Credit check We run a soft credit check using your Vantage Score. This will not affect your credit. […]
Tusculum Substation Upgrade Knowledge Article
The Tusculum Substation is one of Greeneville Energy Authority’s (GEA) most significant and longstanding infrastructure assets. Due to aging equipment and growing capacity limitations, GEA has initiated a comprehensive rebuild of this facility. This article provides an overview of the substation’s background, its role in GEA’s service territory, and key details about the planned upgrade. […]
Greeneville Energy Authority Board Approves Business Plan
GEA Connect Fiber Internet to Expand County Wide GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The Greeneville Energy Authority (GEA) Board voted Tuesday morning to move forward with a comprehensive buildout of fiber optic internet service to the entire county. The ambitious initiative, operating under GEA’s broadband brand GEA Connect, is slated to be completed by spring 2029, marking […]
Greeneville Energy Authority Supports Autism Awareness Through “Light Up the Night” Campaign
Greeneville, TN – Greeneville Energy Authority (GEA) was proud to sponsor Night 7 of the Comcare “Light Up the Night” Autism Awareness Campaign, joining the community in raising awareness, understanding, and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The “Light Up the Night” campaign serves as a powerful reminder that every individual deserves to be […]
How to Stream March Madness
Every spring, college basketball fans across the country tune in for one of the most exciting tournaments in sports. From buzzer beaters to Cinderella runs, March Madness delivers weeks of nonstop action. If you’ve cut the cord and switched to streaming TV, you can still catch every game. Here’s how. Where March Madness Games Are […]