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Reduce energy use at your business and earn payments with EnergyRight Peak Rewards.
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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Small changes, big impact: The ripple effect of energy efficiency at Journey Coleman School in Memphis.
View moreThe air crackled with excitement as students, teachers and the community gathered at Journey Coleman School in Memphis, Tennessee. This was no ordinary Friday — it was a celebration of heritage and progress. The TVA EnergyRight’s School Uplift event coincided with the school’s Black History Month program, creating a powerful fusion of past and present […]
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5 key takeaways from “Unlock Energy Savings: How Employee Engagement Drives Success” webinar.
View moreSustainability and energy efficiency are no longer just buzzwords; they’re vital to successful business operations. Companies prioritizing these initiatives see significant improvements in their bottom line thanks to reduced operational costs and enhanced employee engagement. In our recent webinar, “Unlock Energy Savings: How Top Companies Benefit from Employee Engagement,” industry experts Clay Hoover from TVA […]
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Q&A with Clay Hoover, Jim Reese and Kelley Whalen: How employee engagement drives energy savings.
View moreIn our webinar, “Unlock Energy Savings: How Top Companies Benefit from Employee Engagement,” industry experts discuss innovative energy-saving programs and incentives available to businesses. Here are some of the key insights that came out of this conversation with Clay Hoover, PE, Senior Program Manager, TVA EnergyRight® for Business and Industry, who recently sat down with […]
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People, planet, profit: Boosting your bottom line through employee engagement.
View moreBy managing resources responsibly, you can reduce waste, boost efficiency and save money. Sustainability in business isn’t just about being a good neighbor to the planet—it’s also about making your business run better. While you’re streamlining your operations, you’re not just helping the environment; you’re also saving on energy costs.. Read on to discover the […]
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Memphis schools discover significant energy savings and earn big rewards
View moreIt had all the makings of a school pep rally gearing up to cheer their team to victory. A DJ blasted music through speakers while taking to the mic to excite the crowd of teachers, students and city leaders in the school parking lot. The music occasionally faded to let the elementary and high school […]
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Alabama school district makes the grade in sustainability
View moreSally Scales does not shy away from hard work. She maintains nearly straight A’s while juggling several after-school activities. Her drive is not surprising since her motto is, “Be all in or get out. There is no in-between.” As she starts her freshman year at Sheffield High School, she is starting to think about her […]
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Small Tennessee town invigorated with energy-efficient upgrades to empower sustainable growth
View moreThis blog was updated on August 9, 2023 to reflect the program’s new name: Small Business Uplift. In collaboration with local power companies and community partners, Small Business Uplift (formerly known as Community Centered Growth) from TVA EnergyRight® helps business owners with free energy-related upgrades and resources. The Industrial Age in America put downtowns on […]
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Nashville eateries enjoy the sweet taste of energy efficiency
View moreThis blog was updated on August 9, 2023 to reflect the program’s new name: Small Business Uplift. In collaboration with local power companies and community partners, Small Business Uplift (formerly known as Community Centered Growth) from TVA EnergyRight® helps business owners with free energy-related upgrades and resources. It’s hard to tell if the delicious smells […]
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Tennessee teachers and students can ‘sense’ the health benefits of an energy efficient school
View moreJust over 450 students and teachers pour into the Pickett County K-8 gym for an all-school assembly. Their voices echo off the concrete walls. Many don’t notice the large overhead gym lights, except for a few students – and principal Julia Barber has always been concerned for them. “The old lights in the gym, the […]
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TVA EnergyRight cooks up energy savings for Alabama restaurant
View moreThis blog was updated on August 9, 2023 to reflect the program’s new name: Small Business Uplift. In collaboration with local power companies and community partners, Small Business Uplift (formerly known as Community Centered Growth) from TVA EnergyRight® helps business owners with free energy-related upgrades and resources. Standing in a line 20 people long for […]