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Residential
Home energy rebates are back and better than ever in 2025!
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 doubles to $3,000! Replace your existing primary electric heat source with a geothermal heat pump and your TVA-vetted contractor will submit your $3,000 rebate claim to us for processing. You […]
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Residential
How do geothermal heat pumps work?
Everybody’s talking about them — especially now that we’re offering a $3,000 rebate on them — but what are geothermal heat pumps and how do they work? Let’s dig in! (Get it? No? Read on and you will, we promise!) What’s a geothermal heat pump? Even with seasonal temperature extremes — from summer scorchers to […]
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Residential
3 soups from around the Valley region to keep your kitchen cozy!
If the weather outside is feeling frightful, it’s time to cook up something delightful! Here are three warming soups to keep your kitchen cozy and your belly warm. Kentucky Burgoo This hearty, favor-packed stew will get the engines running! This rich, slow-cooked stew has earned a spot in many hearts and kitchens. Known for its […]
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Business & Industry
5 key takeaways from “Unlock Energy Savings: How Employee Engagement Drives Success” webinar.
Sustainability 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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Business & Industry
Q&A with Clay Hoover, Jim Reese and Kelley Whalen: How employee engagement drives energy savings.
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 […]
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Business & Industry
People, planet, profit: Boosting your bottom line through employee engagement.
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 […]
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Residential
8 reasons why seasonal residential HVAC maintenance is a good idea.
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 […]
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Electric Vehicles
How electric vehicles can help keep electricity rates low and improve grid resiliency.
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 […]
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Electric Vehicles
EV tax credits, policy perks and more.
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 […]
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Residential
7 reasons why HVAC tune-ups are a smart call
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 […]
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Residential
Back to school: 6 energy efficient gift ideas for teachers
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 […]