TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY: Bond Ratings Based on Ties to the Federal Government and Other Nonfinancial Factors

Abstract

This report responds to the remaining aspects of your request that we review several issues pertaining to the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) financial condition in light of the increasing competition in electricity markets. On February 28, 2001, we issued a separate report on TVA's (1) progress in reducing debt and recovering the costs of deferred assets, (2) financial condition compared to its likely competitors, and (3) potential stranded costs. As agreed with your offices, this report provides perspective on several matters pertaining to TVA's bond rating. Specifically, you asked us to determine (1) whether TVA's bonds are explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the federal government, including the opinion of bond analysts regarding the effect of any such guarantee, and (2) the impact of TVA s bond rating on its annual interest expense.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA389618

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