Controlling business energy costs with incentives on variable speed drives.
TVA EnergyRight® and your local power company are offering a $100 per horsepower (HP) incentive for the installation of variable speed drives (VSDs) on existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
What are VSDs, and how do they work?
Variable speed drives – also known as adjustable speed drives (ASDs) or variable frequency drives (VFDs) – control the speed and torque of motors that drive fans, pumps or compressors in HVAC systems.
VSDs can dramatically reduce energy use while prolonging the lifespan of your heating and cooling equipment. They work by adjusting the frequency (Hz), voltage (V) or current of your existing HVAC system to better meet load requirements.
Benefits of VSDs
Save approximately 35-50% on energy.*
Reduce power consumption.
Lower operating costs.
Minimize wear and tear on fans, pumps and compressors.
Extend HVAC motor life.
Protect equipment from power fluctuations.
Limit and adjust the amount of torque delivered to HVAC motors.
Prolong the lifespan of your HVAC equipment.
*SOURCES: Plant Engineering, Control Engineering
$100 per horsepower (HP) VSD incentives available.
Is your HVAC system eligible for the VSD incentive?
The VSD incentive from TVA EnergyRight requires pre-approval and applies to drives installed on existing HVAC systems including:
Cooling tower fans
Chilled water pumps
Condenser water pumps
Hot water pumps, supply/return fans
NOTE: Replacement of multi-speed motor and agriculture and industrial process VSD projects may be eligible through the custom incentive offering. All VSD incentive projects require pre-approval. DO NOT purchase, remove or install any equipment until all pre-approval requirements have been completed and a formal Application Approval Notice has been received via email. The VSD incentive is for installation of VSDs on existing HVAC equipment only.
Let’s get started.
To learn more about how to apply for the VSD incentive or any of our incentive offerings, check out our incentive application guide.
Apply for your incentive through the Preferred Partners Network (PPN)
All applications for TVA EnergyRight incentives must be submitted through a contractor member of our Preferred Partners Network for approval before any incentive-based work begins
If your contractor is not part of our network please call (866) 233-0450 or email TVABusinessIncentive@tva.gov and we can assist you.
Select a PPN member.
Find a contractor to complete your project. Our Preferred Partners Network has the trusted contractor for your project needs!
Define your scope of work.
Not sure yet what you need? PPN members can help you define your project.
Sign incentive application.
Your PPN member will submit your application to TVA EnergyRight after you provide an electronic signature.
Work can begin following project approval. Please don’t remove or install equipment until your project is approved and you have received your Application Approval Notice via email.
Start by finding a TVA-vetted contractor
Find a contractor from our Preferred Partners Network to access Incentives.
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Still have questions?
Our team is ready to answer your questions so you can start saving. Call (866) 233-0450 or email TVABusinessIncentive@tva.gov.
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