Whether you want expert advice, help finding incentives or just have a quick question, we offer multiple ways to connect. Pick what works for you.
INCENTIVES
Incentives for real-world upgrades mean real business impact.
Lower costs and achieve your efficiency goals with energy incentives designed for businesses from TVA EnergyRight® and your local power company.
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Start with this quick quiz to find the right incentive for you.
Custom
Ideal for industrial and commercial facilities
Subject to eligibility and funding.
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Flexible options
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Unique to your facility
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$0.15 kWh savings rate
HVAC
For replacement or expansions
No pre-approval required.
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$80 - $250 per ton
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Apply up to 6 months after install
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Only have to meet one efficiency category in guidelines
Standard Lighting Incentives
Upgrades ad new builds
No pre-approval for select options.
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$0.13/kWh for standard lighting
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$0.10/kWh for new construction
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Per-fixture incentives for quick installs
Fast Track Lighting
Upgrades and new builds
No pre-approval for select options.
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$0.13/kWh for standard lighting
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$0.10/kWh for new construction
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Per-fixture incentives for quick installs
New Construction Lighting
Upgrades and new builds
No pre-approval for select options.
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$0.13/kWh for standard lighting
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$0.10/kWh for new construction
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Per-fixture incentives for quick installs
Refrigeration
Reduce food waste & downtime
Options for motors, controllers and reach-ins
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$50 for ECMs
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$200 for fan controllers
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$100 - $200 per linear foot for reach-ins
Variable Speed Drives
Lower operating costs
Make your HVAC last longer
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Save up to 35-50% on energy costs
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Minimize equipment wear and tear
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$100 per horsepower (HP)
Commissioning
Fine-tune building systems for peak performance
Retro or monitor-based commissioning
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Earn $0.05 per kWh saved
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Reduce inefficiencies without downtime
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Cut maintenance costs.
Rapid Rebuilding Assistance
Rebuild fast after a disaster
No pre-inspection required
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Two-year application period
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HVAC, LED and Refrigeration options
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Impacted businesses or industrials in a FEMA-declared county in TVA’s service area.
Electric Forklifts
Expand your fleet or go electric
Reduce fuel costs by up to 80%
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Save up to $2000 on new forklifts.
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Save up to $1,000 for leasing.
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Pre-approval required.
Electric Forklifts
Shift cooling to off-peak hours
Save money and reduce peak demand
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$9/ton hour for partial storage
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$11/ton hour for full storage
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Compatible with Demand Response
Not sure which incentives you need?
Start with this quick quiz to find the right incentive for you.
HVAC
For replacement or expansions
No pre-approval required.
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$80 - $250 per ton
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Apply up to 6 months after install
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Only have to meet one efficiency category in guidelines
Not sure which incentives you need?
Start with this quick quiz to find the right incentive for you.
Standard Lighting Incentives
Upgrades ad new builds
No pre-approval for select options.
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$0.13/kWh for standard lighting
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$0.10/kWh for new construction
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Per-fixture incentives for quick installs
Fast Track Lighting
Upgrades and new builds
No pre-approval for select options.
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$0.13/kWh for standard lighting
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$0.10/kWh for new construction
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Per-fixture incentives for quick installs
New Construction Lighting
Upgrades and new builds
No pre-approval for select options.
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$0.13/kWh for standard lighting
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$0.10/kWh for new construction
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Per-fixture incentives for quick installs
Not sure which incentives you need?
Start with this quick quiz to find the right incentive for you.
Variable Speed Drives
Lower operating costs
Make your HVAC last longer
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Save up to 35-50% on energy costs
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Minimize equipment wear and tear
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$100 per horsepower (HP)
Commissioning
Fine-tune building systems for peak performance
Retro or monitor-based commissioning
-
Earn $0.05 per kWh saved
-
Reduce inefficiencies without downtime
-
Cut maintenance costs.
Rapid Rebuilding Assistance
Rebuild fast after a disaster
No pre-inspection required
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Two-year application period
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HVAC, LED and Refrigeration options
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Impacted businesses or industrials in a FEMA-declared county in TVA’s service area.
Electric Forklifts
Expand your fleet or go electric
Reduce fuel costs by up to 80%
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Save up to $2000 on new forklifts.
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Save up to $1,000 for leasing.
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Pre-approval required.
Not sure which incentives you need?
Start with this quick quiz to find the right incentive for you.
Refrigeration
Reduce food waste & downtime
Options for motors, controllers and reach-ins
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$50 for ECMs
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$200 for fan controllers
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$100 - $200 per linear foot for reach-ins
Electric Forklifts
Shift cooling to off-peak hours
Save money and reduce peak demand
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$9/ton hour for partial storage
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$11/ton hour for full storage
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Compatible with Demand Response
INCENTIVE SAVINGS CALCULATOR
Check out our incentive options and estimate your potential savings.
Let the savings begin! Start with our Incentives overview to learn more about your options. Next, use our calculator to estimate your potential energy savings and see how incentive upgrades can impact your bottom line.
Incentives overview
See a summary of incentives below or download the PDF for an overview of all available incentives and rates.
Incentive savings calculator
Planning an energy savings upgrade? Our free calculator helps you estimate potential energy savings.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN INCENTIVE
Many ways to apply
Get started by talking with one of our TVA Energy Experts, using a TVA-vetted contractor or request multiple bids for your project.
Connect with a TVA Energy Expert.
If you’re not sure what will work best for your business, we can help. Complete this form, and we’ll be in touch.
Find a contractor or use your own.
Select a TVA-vetted professional from our list of approved, trained providers, or use your own. Your contractor can help you apply for incentives that need pre-approval.
Request for proposals.
Have a project you’ve already scoped? Get multiple bids from TVA-approved contractors.
Find a contractor. (Or use your own.)
To find a TVA-approved vendor for energy management solutions, click below.
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TVA-approved vendors
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Helps you with application process
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Local options
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Requirements ready
Request for a proposal
Have a project you’ve already scoped? Get multiple bids from TVA-approved contractors.
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Multiple bids
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Gather your requirements
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Automatically matched
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Transparent process
FAQ: Know more, save more.
Get the answers you need to these common questions about programs, incentives, contractors and more.
Is my business eligible for incentives from TVA EnergyRight?
All business, commercial, industrial and government customers may be eligible for incentives from TVA EnergyRight and your local power company. Find out if your organization qualifies by contacting a TVA-vetted contractor from our Preferred Partners Network or submitting a project request.
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What is the Preferred Partner Network (PPN)?
How can energy upgrades benefit my business?
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