At the Tennessee Valley Solar Conference on October 13, Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) and Morristown Utilities Commission (MUC) were celebrated for pursing the first joint solar project in the Tennessee Valley, earning the Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association’s (TenneSEIA) 2021 Solar Champion Award, which recognizes substantial contributions to expanding solar in the region.
“We applaud AEC and MUC for their unique and innovative approach toward jointly pursuing solar generation that benefits their communities and customers,” said Betsey Kirk McCall, President and