Monthly Archives: April 2021

Ellis Rounds Out Seven States Team

The appointment of James Ellis as Seven States Power Corp’s vice president of partnerships and project development rounds out the team of experts helping Seven States Power deliver industry-leading expertise in electric vehicle charging infrastructure; solar power generation technology; middle-mile fiber connectivity; battery storage and other game-changing technologies designed to empower the Tennessee Valley’s local power companies to deliver on the promise of safe and reliable clean energy projects. Ellis joins President and CEO Betsey Kirk McCall as well as Clint

Seven States Wants to Put You on the EV-Charger Map

  An EV fast charging station every 50 miles along Tennessee’s interstates and major highways – that’s the goal of the Tennessee Fast Charging Corridor Network, a collaboration between the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC). Designed to help promote adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by alleviating range anxiety while also advancing the State’s goal of establishing a statewide corridor fast-charging network that improves transportation efficiency, reduces vehicle emissions and strengthens the resiliency of

University of Tennessee, Seven States Power, KUB Partner to Gain Valuable EV Insights

  Four years ago, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK) launched a new initiative to help future corporate leaders bridge the divide between business and technical teams. The Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program brings together students from the university’s Haslam College of Business and its Tickle College of Engineering to teach them how two very different sides of an organization can work together. In 2020, Seven States Power Corp. partnered with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) and students from the

Seven States Power Corp. Names Vice President of Partnerships and Project Development

Seven States Power Corp. welcomes James Ellis to the team as the company’s new vice president of partnerships and project development. Bringing more than 15 years of experience in sustainable transportation and clean energy projects, Ellis now holds responsibility for establishing and executing the company’s strategy for electrification and building Seven States Power’s significant collaborations. Starting work on April 1, 2021, Ellis joins Seven States at an opportune moment to help local power companies achieve their EV-charging and clean energy goals.