Nashville Electric Service (NES) is partnering with Seven States Power Corporation on the Energy Express Project, a significant infrastructure investment that will bring large-scale battery storage to Greater Nashville.
Led by Seven States, the project will consist of 100 megawatts of battery storage capacity interconnected with NES’s electric distribution system. The batteries will operate as a standalone resource designed to support peak demand, improve grid resiliency and provide NES with greater operational flexibility.
The project is backed by Seven States’ award of a landmark $439 million zero-interest loan and grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service. The battery installations will be constructed at several NES substations, with construction expected to begin in 2027 and completion targeted for December 2028.
“Our partnership with the team of experts at Seven States will allow us to deliver a battery solution that will modernize our grid, improve operations, and provide reliability for our customers,” said Teresa Broyles-Aplin, president and CEO of NES. “It gives us greater control during peak demand periods and supports our ongoing effort toward reliable energy distribution.”
Once operational, the initiative is expected to support the electric needs of approximately 12,000 homes and businesses across the Greater Nashville area, create jobs during construction and help stabilize the grid while reducing exposure to high-cost power purchases.
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