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Cody Farmer

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Senior Manager, Business Development and Strategy, Commercial Energy at Tennessee Valley Authority
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Cody Farmer is a Senior Manager of Business Development and Strategy at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he leverages his legal background to structure complex commercial energy transactions. He specializes in originating and developing strategies for renewables and advanced nuclear projects, leading the charge on innovative clean energy solutions.

An alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Cody maintains a strong connection to his alma mater. He actively engages with the university community, returning to campus to participate in forums and connect with students and energy leaders, sharing his expertise on energy innovation.

He received a 2018 TVA Excellence in Service Award for designing an innovative renewable energy structure for a large data center customer.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Senior Manager, Business Development and Strategy, Commercial Energy
Job Level
Middle
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Priorities

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New Nuclear Energy
He is actively involved in deploying small modular reactors and advanced nuclear technologies through partnerships with companies like GE Vernova, Kairos Power, and Google.
Clean Energy Partnerships
He frequently highlights the importance of collaboration, exemplified by first-of-a-kind agreements to advance new nuclear and renewable energy projects in the Tennessee Valley.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Senior Manager, Business Development and Strategy, Commercial Energy
Tennessee Valley Authority
4-2020 - 4-2022
Senior Advisor, Office of General Counsel
Tennessee Valley Authority
10-2019 - 4-2020
Manager, Origination & Renewables
Tennessee Valley Authority
10-2013 - 8-2014
Associate Attorney
Breeding Henry Baysan PC
8-2012 - 9-2013
Law Clerk
Breeding Henry Baysan PC
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Education
2002 - 2006
Bachelor's degree
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2009 - 2013
Doctor of Law - JD
Lincoln Memorial University
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