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Business & IndustryHow to beat the heat this summer: Smart energy-saving tips for your business.
View moreWhen the temperatures rise, so can your energy bills — but they don’t have to. With a few smart upgrades and efficiency moves, your business can stay cool without overheating your budget. Here are some energy-saving tips to reduce business energy use. 1. Tune up your HVAC system. Your HVAC system works harder in the […]
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Business & IndustryEnergy efficiency for business: the overlooked growth strategy you can’t afford to ignore.
View moreWhen you think about growing your business, energy efficiency probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But what if it should be? Whether you’re running a boutique, a print shop, a restaurant or a commercial office space — every dollar counts. Energy efficiency isn’t just about cutting costs. It’s a smart strategy that […]
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Business & IndustryPowering progress: Five key energy management takeaways from the TVA Industrial Summit 2025
View moreThe 2025 TVA Industrial Summit brought together hundreds of energy leaders, facility managers, engineers and sustainability professionals from across the seven-state region to explore the power of industrial energy management, incentives and strategic approaches. Here are five key takeaways you don’t want to miss. 1. Incentives are a game-changer for industrial energy management projects. TVA […]
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Business & IndustryHow to get a free commercial energy audit.
View moreWhen you’re running a large facility, energy efficiency can fall lower on the priority list — until your energy bill spikes. That’s where TVA EnergyRight® steps in with a no-cost opportunity that can deliver real value: a free, engineer-led energy assessment for industrial and commercial customers. If your business has an electric demand of 1 […]
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ResidentialWill a smart thermostat save money?
View moreInquiring minds want to know! Will a smart thermostat save money? Can you really trim your energy bill with a smart thermostat? Absolutely. And we did the data digging, so you don’t have to. How will a smart thermostats save money? Let’s find out! They learn how to reduce energy waste for you. Wifi-connected smart […]
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Residential5 fun experiments to teach your kids about thermal energy.
View moreTired of the chorus of “I’m booooored,” radiating from your kids’ quarters? Build a solar updraft tower, conduct a cooler contest, bake ice cream, create an endothermic reaction, or make a thermometer. These five fun, safe and inexpensive experiments should keep everyone (supervision is always a good idea) productively occupied — for the afternoon, at […]
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ResidentialWhat is a mini split heat pump and how does it work?
View moreIf you’re researching energy-efficient ways to heat and cool your home, you may have stumbled upon something called a mini split. So, what is a mini split heat pump and how does it work? How is it different from a traditional furnace, radiator heat or heat pumps? Let’s dig in. Industry experts may also refer […]
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Business & IndustryPeak Rewards pays businesses & organizations for reducing energy use.
View moreMeet Peak Rewards Peak Rewards is a money-saving Demand Response program designed for the businesses, facilities, schools, nonprofits and other commercial and industrial organizations throughout our seven-state Valley region. Peak Rewards is brought to you by TVA EnergyRight® and your local power company and is powered by our trusted partners at Enel. Get started Get […]
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ResidentialSaving energy adds up, in a good way, with Smart Thermostat Rewards.
View moreFind out how Smart Thermostat Rewards, brought to you by TVA EnergyRight and participating local power companies can help you save energy and money.
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Residential7 federal tax credits for energy efficiency upgrades.
View moreFind out how home energy upgrades can lower your energy bill, make your home more comfortable and help you save at tax time.
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ResidentialWhat is a heat pump and how do they work?
View moreWe’ve already done a little digging into geothermal heat pumps — so, in this article, we’re shedding some light on the region’s most popular heating and cooling system: the heat pump. If you’re looking for an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, you may have come across the term “heat pump.” But what […]