Case Studies
Efficiency in action.
From hospital lighting retrofits to industrial HVAC overhauls, these real-world projects show how TVA EnergyRight incentives and energy-saving upgrades truly add up.
Experience the results.
Each project starts with a TVA Energy Expert who gives tailored recommendations for energy goals. Whether you’re ready to apply for an incentive, or just need advice, connect with an expert today.
Arch Plastics Packaging
New life for old compressors.
Replacing two outdated air compressors with a single energy-efficient one cut energy use and proved a 58% 10-year projected ROI.
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$27,707 saved annually
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453,462 kWh energy reduction
Columbus Marble Works
Old craft, new light.
A third-generation stone fabricator swapped outdated fluorescents with high-efficiency LEDs, improving shop lighting and projecting a 592% ROI over 10 years.
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$6,504 saved annually
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48% faster payback with incentives
Container Recycling, Inc
Cutting costs with LEDs.
Container Recycling, Inc swapped old lighting fixtures for energy-efficient LED retrofits, leading to significant savings and delivering a full payback in just three months.
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$13,998 saved annually
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70% faster payback with incentives
CoolSprings Galleria
Shopping with efficiency.
A Franklin, TN, shopping mall replaced aging chillers and cooling towers with high-efficiency HVAC equipment, boosting performance, reliability and long-term financial benefits.
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$482,304 saved annually
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166% projected 10-year ROI
Crestwood Medical Center
Making way for modern lighting.
By swapping outdated fixtures with high-efficiency LEDs, Crestwood cut operating costs, improved lighting quality and achieved real energy savings in just three months.
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$108,139 saved annually
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70% faster payback with incentives
FedEx Supply Chain
A brighter distribution center.
An LED lighting upgrade at FedEx’s Memphis distribution center sharpened working conditions, cut operating costs and sealed in long-term savings.
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$223,679 saved annually
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67% faster payback with incentives
Freedom Real Estate
Dialing down energy waste.
Replacing rooftop unit controls with retro-commissioning strategies let Freedom Real Estate dynamically adjust air temperature based on real-time building demand, cutting its energy use enough to power 65+ homes annually.
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$59,291 saved annually
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816% faster payback with incentives
Houchens Food Group
Lighting up long-term savings.
Replacing antiquated grocery store lighting fixtures with high-efficiency LED tubes and lamps cut energy costs with a 619% projected ROI over 10 years.
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$35,455 saved annually
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31% faster payback with incentives
Ironhorn Enterprises
Lights out on energy waste.
Replacing 110 warehouse lighting fixtures with 300-watt LED high bays delivered a 235% annual energy ROI — and secured a signed lease agreement.
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$40,499 saved annually
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70% faster payback with incentives
Lipscomb University
Fast tracking arena lighting.
Retrofitting old sports arena lighting with 400 LED tubes led to safer games for student athletes and significant energy savings, with a payback period of less than 6 months.
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$4,337 saved annually
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44% faster payback with incentives
Memphis University School
Illuminating campus savings.
A modern LED lighting upgrade across campus improved classroom visibility and reduced annual energy use by 129,690kWh, with a project payback period of only 3.3 months.
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$16,535 saved annually
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57% faster payback with incentives
Methodist University Hospital
Smarter controls, higher savings.
By updating outdated HVAC equipment automation controls, Methodist University Hospital saw a 14-point ENERGY STAR rating improvement and significant cost savings in less than two years.
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$48,751 saved annually
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200% 10-year projected ROI
Roane County High School
A play for better lighting.
When aging football field lighting dimmed, modern LED fixtures saved Roane County tens of thousands of dollars, while helping players improve their game.
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$41,228 saved annually
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351% 10-year projected ROI
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Providing brighter care.
A hospital-wide retrofit across 5,391 old fixtures cut energy use by over 1.3 million kWh, enough to power 184+ homes for a full year.
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$167,956 saved annually
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354% 10-year projected ROI
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
A cure for dated fixtures.
Retrofitting outdated fluorescent tubes with energy-efficient LEDs made the hospital safer and brighter for staff and patients, while cutting energy costs significantly.
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$14,224 saved annually
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87% 10-year projected ROI
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Performance without interruption.
Incentive support and expert guidance helped reduce VUMC’s operating costs, improve system reliability and accelerate payback in just 11 months — all without disrupting patient care.
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$377,462 saved annually
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984% 10-year projected ROI
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