Saving energy and money is as easy as the flip of a switch.
From everyday lifestyle changes to large-scale home energy upgrades, TVA EnergyRight’s energy education and advice is here to help you improve your home energy.
Everyday lifestyle changes.
Tips and tricks to make your home more energy efficient.
Weekend updates.
Easy-to-do weekend updates you can quickly check off your list.
Reset your thermostat
Set it to 78F in the summer and 68F in the winter.
Pull the fridge away from the wall
This helps the air properly circulate.
Weatherstrip leaky doors and windows
Seal air leaks and save money on utility bills.
Adjust the water heater
Lower your water heater temperature to 120F.
Reset your fridge temperature
Set the fridge to 35-38F and the freezer to 0-5F.
Install a smart power strip
When a device is in standby mode, power is cut off so you save energy and cost.
Can’t-miss tips from our energy efficiency pros.
Tag along with TVA-certified Home Energy Advisors on each minisode of Efficiency Hunters to get their best tips for saving energy at home.
Make energy-saving swaps.
3 home energy product switches that can save you money.
Breathe easy at home.
4 changes to make to breathe cleaner air at home.
Lock in heat and AC.
4 ways to weatherize your home for every season.
Living room energy savings.
Simple, easy, no-cost tips for saving energy in your living room.
Laundry room energy savings.
Keeping Outside, Out
Stop heat and AC from flying out doors and windows.
Help for asthma and allergy sufferers.
Bust dust and other in-home allergens with these tips
Kitchen energy savings.
Energy-saving tips for your dishwasher, fridge and more.
Smart energy investments.
Energy-saving investments that call for some extra planning — and a helping hand.
Install a smart thermostat
Create automatic temperature settings based on your personal needs.
Upgrade your water heater
New models are more efficient than standard ones.
Upgrade home insulation
Attic and basement wall insulation keeps heat from escaping.
Upgrade to a heat pump
Install an energy efficient heat pump.
Upgrade your windows
Insulate your home and stay comfortable year round.
Look for leaky ducts
Find and repair leaks in your air ducts.
Tackle these projects with a trusted member of our Quality Contractor Network and have confidence through our free inspections that your job gets done right.
Helpful energy-saving tools.
Go deeper into how to make your home more energy efficient with our collection of downloadable upgrade sheets.
Air Sealing
Electric Water Heater
Attic Insulation
Lighting
Heating and Cooling
Appliances / Electronics
Duct Sealing
Windows and Doors
Refrigerator
Wall Insulation
Resources for all your home energy needs.
Check out these other helpful home energy services.
DIY Home Energy Assessment
Home Energy Evaluation
