September 16, 2025
Starkville Utilities has been recognized as one of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s top-performing EnergyRight partners—earning third place in Most Improved Energy Savings and fourth place in Total Energy Savings among local power companies.
The TVA EnergyRight program helps utility partners implement energy efficiency solutions that benefit customers and communities by reducing costs and environmental impact.
“We’re honored to receive this recognition from TVA,” said Edward Kemp, Starkville Utilities general manager. “It reflects our team’s dedication to delivering innovative energy solutions that help customers save money, use less energy, and support a more sustainable future.”
TVA recognized Starkville Utilities at the city board meeting on September 11.
“This recognition highlights Starkville Utilities’ strong leadership and commitment to the residents and businesses of this area,” said Ray Knotts, senior director, TVA Demand Management. “Offering these innovative programs strengthens the community and our power system. Together, we’re improving quality of life for the people we serve.”
Starkville Utilities is a public utility serving 14,000 residences, businesses and industries in Starkville, Mississippi as well as Mississippi State University. Its mission is to supply safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric and water service of superior quality and value that improves the lives of its customers.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is the nation’s largest public power supplier, delivering energy to more than 10 million people across seven southeastern states. TVA has one of the most diverse energy systems – including nuclear, hydro, solar, gas, and advanced technologies. To prepare for the future, TVA is making significant investments in its power system toward new generation and transmission. TVA is a self-supporting corporate agency of the United States, receiving no annual federal appropriations and deriving virtually all of its revenues from sales of electricity. TVA maintains some of the lowest energy costs and highest reliability in the nation. TVA’s residential rates are lower than those paid by over 80% of customers of the top 100 U.S. utilities and industrial rates are lower than those paid by over 90% of customers of the top 100 U.S. utilities. In addition, TVA provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system, and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation. Learn more at www.TVA.com.