Grade-causes problems with plant maintenance and efficiency

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Some of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s electricity generating plants are powered by coal purchased via a separate TVA procurement division. Power plant managers often complain that the coal is below grade and causes problems with plant maintenance and efficiency. What is TVA’s role in causing this problem? What changes would you make to correct it?

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