TVA closes $2 billion Cumberland gas plant lease-purchase, cuts executive incentive pay caps
On May 26, 2026, TVA completed a lease-purchase of its Cumberland Combined Cycle Generation Facility in Stewart County, Tennessee. The buyer, Cumberland Combined Cycle Generation LLC, is funded by $200 million of equity and $1.8 billion of secured notes, and TVA will receive $1,931,875,011 at closing; TVA will lease the plant back for 30 years and make semiannual rent payments through May 15, 2056. Separately, the board cut maximum payouts under its executive incentive plans, effective for fiscal years 2025 to 2027.
Key points
- On or about May 26, 2026, CCCGL pays TVA $1,931,875,011 under the Head Lease and Construction Management Agreement, with $68,124,989 deposited with a lease indenture trustee.
- CCCGL funds the deal with $200 million of equity and $1.8 billion of secured notes; TVA plans to use its proceeds for its power program and transaction expenses.
- TVA leases the facility back for 30 years, with rent paid each May 15 and November 15 from November 15, 2026 through May 15, 2056; the first debt-portion rent is $62,416,544.
- The Executive Annual Incentive Plan maximum payout falls from 225% to 150% of target, and the Long-Term Incentive Plan maximum falls from 200% to 150% of grant.
The filing
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