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The home energy rebates that you know and love from TVA EnergyRight® and your local power company just keep getting better.   Geothermal heat pump rebate of $1,500! Replace your existing primary electric heat source with a geothermal heat pump and your TVA-vetted contractor will submit your $1,500 rebate claim to us for processing. $300 limited-time-offer […]

As the golden days of summer give way to crisp autumn mornings and icy winter evenings, now is the perfect time to prepare your home for cool weather days. One of the most effective, affordable — and often overlooked — ways to stay cozy and reduce your energy bills by taking advantage of our DIY […]

Whether you’re a renter, homeowner or landlord who’s considering upgrading aging systems, understanding the fundamentals of home energy efficiency is important. We’re working closely with local power companies throughout the seven-state Tennessee Valley region to help people like you lower your energy bills with energy-saving recommendations, rebates and more.

You know what the best season is? It’s shoulder season. That’s the magical in-between time of the year when you start the day in your favorite hoodie, spend the afternoon in flip-flops and end the day back in that fuzzy sweatshirt. Best of all: That season is now! However, as the days begin flip-flopping between […]

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the industrial sector accounts for about one-third of U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, making industrial energy strategy a high-impact area. As industrial facilities look for ways to meet sustainability goals, optimize operations and invest in energy efficiency, moving certain equipment and processes to electricity can potentially be […]

Your business space is often “on” when no one’s there. Many businesses focus on what happens during operating hours, but the biggest waste may happen when no one is there to notice it. Lights stay on, HVAC systems keep empty rooms heated or cooled and temporary overrides become permanent habits. After-hours energy use is easy […]

A guide to how energy incentives support real projects, reduce costs and improve ROI. Utility energy incentives for equipment upgrades can seem complicated from the outside. Many businesses and organizations assume they involve lengthy applications, rigid requirements or projects designed specifically to qualify. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that incentives are […]

Cutting operational costs without sacrificing quality or efficiency can be challenging for small to medium-sized businesses. Happily, controlling energy costs and making energy efficiency upgrades is a great way to protect your business’s profit margins while improving your work environment. Which brings us to LED lighting: Upgrading your lighting systems is one of the most […]

When your business or organization starts planning a renovation, expansion or new construction project, lighting is often treated like a finishing detail. But it’s so much more than that. Better, more efficient lighting starts before your build begins. Lighting is one of those decisions that shows up everywhere after the project is complete. It affects […]