The Current

In 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 […]

By 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 […]

It seems like only yesterday we were sharing tips and suggestions for preventing an AC emergency. (Spoiler alert: spring AC tune-ups are also a great way to keep your system in peak cooling form). We know you’re enjoying a break from the heat but before you know it, it’s going to be time to break […]

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for change. The rapidly growing electric transportation industry is providing us with an extraordinary opportunity to change how we think about transportation, energy costs, decarbonization and the resiliency of our electric grid. It’s well documented that electric vehicles produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, have a lower overall carbon footprint and produce fewer […]

Q&A with Ingrid Malmgren, policy director for Plug In America.  Electric vehicle (EV) tax credits and rebates help make buying an EV more accessible. However, understanding which vehicles qualify and how the credits work can be confusing! To help make sense of the changing landscape — and make it easier for you to enjoy a […]

Schedule some TLC for your heat pump today Preventive HVAC maintenance isn’t the most glamorous of tasks. We get it. And we know that looking up a trusted contractor from the Quality Contractor Network won’t set your pulse a-thumping like booking a rental on the beach, finding the perfect thrift-store treasure or nabbing tix to […]

Summer is flying by! If you have kids headed back to school soon and are looking for a simple and affordable gift for their teacher, we’ve got you covered. Useful and reusable, these gift ideas make it easier for teachers to spend less, save energy or make their classroom experience a little more comfortable. Save […]

The Quality Contractor Network (QCN) is TVA EnergyRight’s free resource for customers to find and connect with trusted contractors, like HVAC/heating and cooling service providers, window installers, energy efficiency pros and more. All members of the Quality Contractor Network are licensed, insured and trained to meet TVA’s project quality standards. Finding a contractor you can […]

For most things, the better you take care of it, the longer it will last. Cars need their oil changed, your favorite sweater needs mending, and homes need to be weatherized and duct systems maintained. That’s not only because air sealing and duct system maintenance help maintain good indoor air quality and a comfortable home, […]

A broken air conditioner (AC) during the summer isn’t just annoying — it can be life-threatening. If your air conditioner, whether that’s a central air conditioner, heat pump, mini-split or any element of your cooling system, breaks, TVA EnergyRight is here to help you know what to do next. Plus, we’ll give you some simple […]

A too-hot home can make for a very long summer. But cooling down your home isn’t always as simple as turning down the thermostat. A lot of factors contribute to how efficiently — or inefficiently — your home maintains your preferred temperature. Insulation, ductwork and air sealing can make or break your home’s energy efficiency, […]