Other Income (Expense), Net Other Income (Expense), Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Other Income (Expense), Net

Income and expenses not related to TVA’s operating activities are summarized in the following table:

Other Income (Expense), Net For the years ended September 30
	2012		2011		2010
Interest income	$	21	$	8	$	6
External services	7		19		7
Gains (losses) on investments	5		1		3
Miscellaneous	—		2		8
Total other income (expense), net	$	33	$	30	$	24