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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, […]

Your attic insulation plays a huge role in the overall comfortability of your home. Too hot in the summer? Too cold in the winter? The culprit could be right above your head. Not only does your attic insulation affect your comfort, but it also affects your energy bill. Poorly performing attic insulation impacts the heat […]

Did you know that, on average, Americans spend a whopping 90% of their time indoors, and that the concentrations of some pollutants may be up to five times higher indoors than outdoors?¹ Both short- and long-term exposure to indoor air pollution can lead to health issues like headaches, fatigue, respiratory diseases, heart disease, cognitive deficits […]

If the spring season gets you excited to spruce up your home, then it’s the perfect time of year to consider window replacement. Not only can new windows give the exterior of your home a boost in curb appeal, but they can also improve your home’s energy efficiency. The more energy efficient your home is, […]

Temperatures may be rising, but that doesn’t mean your energy bill has to go up too. There are lots of great ways to create a more energy efficient environment inside and outside your home. Keep these tips in mind for a healthier lawn, a happier garden and a cooler home.   It’s raining energy savings: how […]