Here's what you need to know about applying for incentives.

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.

Incentive eligibility is subject to final approval by TVA and your local power company, and the availability of funding. Incentives are capped at 70% of material cost, with a maximum cap of $3,000,000 per organization per TVA fiscal year, which runs from October-September.

Yes, your business is eligible for incentives on qualifying equipment upgrades. Find out if your organization qualifies by contacting a TVA-vetted contractor from our Preferred Partners Network or submitting a project request.

Incentive eligibility is subject to final approval by TVA, and the availability of funding. Incentives are capped at 70% of material cost, with a maximum cap of $3,000,000 per organization per TVA fiscal year, which runs from October-September.

We offer incentives on electric forklifts, HVAC systems, LED lights, refrigeration, thermal ice storage systems, variable speed drives and custom incentives that give you the flexibility to make energy improvements unique to your facility and operations.

The PPN is a network of TVA-vetted commercial and trade contractors with exclusive access to TVA EnergyRight incentives. PPN members are ready to help you find the best energy solutions for your business or industry.

Yes. This ensures that your work is completed by contractors who are vetted by TVA, licensed, insured, and trained to meet our project quality standards. If your contractor isn’t a PPN member, they can learn more about membership and download the membership application here. However, you may apply directly with the problem via a one-time exception per incentivized technology. Reach out to the program to inquire for more information.

YES! Most qualifying incentive projects require pre-approval from TVA EnergyRight. Equipment purchased must meet the minimum efficiency requirements listed for each technology type if specified. DO NOT remove or install any equipment until all pre-approval requirements are completed and you have received a formal Application Approval Notice via email.
NOTE: Standard HVAC equipment and non-pre-approval lighting projects (Fast Track lighting) DO NOT require pre-approval before installation, provided the equipment installed conforms with the program requirements. Check with your Preferred Partners Network contractor. Find additional information on HVAC incentives and eligibility here.

An Application Approval Notice is formal acknowledgement that your application to receive incentives is approved. This notice will arrive by email.

Incentive eligibility is subject to final approval by TVA, and the availability of funding. Incentives are capped at 70% of material cost, with a maximum cap of $3,000,000 per organization per TVA fiscal year, which runs from October-September. Any equipment purchased must meet the minimum efficiency requirements listed for each technology type if specified.

The minimum incentive requirements are $150 per standard application (electric forklifts, HVAC, LED lighting, refrigeration, thermal ice storage and variable speed drives) and $1,500 per custom incentive application. Any equipment purchased must meet the minimum efficiency requirements listed for each technology type if specified.

Pre- or post-installation inspections may be required. Incentives are determined after pre-inspection and communicated in the Application Approval Notice.

The maximum installation period is 730 days (two years) after the formal Application Approval Notice has been received via email.

Yes. When project incentive amounts are greater than or equal to $12,000, incentive checks can be replaced with bill credits from your local power company.

Every incentive-qualifying project must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. TVA will not provide incentive payments for any projects or facilities in violation of any applicable laws, including but not limited to, the cultivation of marijuana. TVA disclaims all liability for the applicant’s violation of any applicable laws or any injury to persons or property or other damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the applicant’s actions in connection with this application. For the full list of TVA EnergyRight incentives rules and guidelines, you can review or download it here. If you have additional questions, email us at TVABusinessIncentive@tva.gov or call 866-233-0450.