ELCP Map
The Electric Load Curtailment Program (ELCP) is a TVA-directed plan used during extreme demand. This map shows how ELCP events would be implemented in our service area, allowing customers to see which cycle they would be in if a temporary service interruption occurs.
BrightRidge ELCP Map
Find your ELCP cycle using the color-coded map and cycle key. Use the magnifying glass in the bottom-right corner to search your address, or zoom in on an area using the + control. This is not an outage map. To view the outage map or learn how to report an outage, click here.
- 1st Cycle
- 2nd Cycle
- 3rd Cycle
- 4th Cycle
- 5th Cycle
- 6th Cycle
- 7th Cycle
- 8th Cycle
- 9th Cycle
- 10th Cycle
- 11th Cycle
- 12th Cycle
- 13th Cycle
- 14th Cycle
TVA ELCP Steps
The TVA Emergency Load Control Program (ELCP) is a controlled system to reduce electricity usage when demand is high or supply is limited.
STEP 10: In-House Load Reductions
TVA and utilities like BrightRidge reduce electricity use at their own facilities. Actions include reducing lighting, adjusting thermostats, and other operational measures.
- No impact on customers at this step.
STEP 20: Public Appeal for Voluntary Load Reductions
Customers are asked to reduce electricity usage voluntarily. Suggested actions include:
- Adjusting thermostats
- Delaying use of large appliances
- Turning off nonessential lights and electronics
STEP 30: Last Action to Avoid Load Curtailment
TVA ensures all voluntary measures are in place. Utilities confirm that all safe actions to reduce demand are being implemented. This is the final warning before controlled interruptions begin.
STEP 40: Partial Curtailment of Large Firm Loads
BrightRidge works with its largest commercial and industrial customers to reduce their electricity.
- Goal: reduce system demand before affecting general customers.
STEP 50: Interruption of General Firm Loads
TVA directs utilities to implement temporary service interruptions on the grid. General customers may experience brief, controlled outages according to scheduled cycles.
- This Step will impact residential customers’ service.
STEP 60: TVA Emergency Interruption of Firm
TVA takes more aggressive measures to reduce load across the system. Additional and longer interruptions may occur to maintain grid stability.
- This step is extremely rare and only used to protect the reliability of the system.
FAQ
The Electric Load Curtailment Program (ELCP) is a plan used by TVA and local utilities like BrightRidge to reduce electricity demand during periods of high usage or limited supply. The program helps maintain grid stability and prevent widespread outages.
The ELCP map is color-coded to match the Cycle Key. To find your cycle:
- To locate your area on the map, use the magnifying glass in the bottom-right corner to search your address, or zoom in on an area using the + control.
- Match the color of your area to the corresponding cycle in the Cycle Key. Your cycle number will change; there are different cycle areas and numbers for Winter and Summer. Be sure to check this every time we have an ELCP event.
- Check the schedule for your cycle to see when a temporary service interruption may occur (if the ELCP step involves rolling interruptions). The schedule is published at the top of this page in the yellow notice.
No. This map shows planned ELCP cycles, not real-time outages. To view current outages, please use the outage map. To report an outage, use the SmartHub app or call 423-952-5000.
No. Only steps 50 and above involve temporary service interruptions,and BrightRidge will rotate these interruptions through all cycles only as needed. Steps 10–40 focus on in-house reductions, voluntary actions, and curtailment of large industrial loads before we have to use sept 50 with interruptions of residential customers.
ELCP helps prevent widespread outages by reducing demand in a controlled way. Short interruptions protect the overall stability of the power grid during high-demand periods and avoid long term system wide outages.
No. Rolling cycle outages under the ELCP are planned and controlled interruptions. They are part of TVA’s load reduction program and are not caused by a fault or equipment failure. Reporting them as an outage is unnecessary. However, if your outage lasts longer than the stated cycle time, please report that by using the SmartHub app or call 423-952-5000.
If you’re having trouble viewing your address on the map, please call 423-952-5000 for assistance.