The Current

The 2025 TVA Industrial Summit brought together hundreds of energy leaders, facility managers, engineers and sustainability professionals from across the seven-state region to explore the power of industrial energy management, incentives and strategic approaches. Here are five key takeaways you don’t want to miss. 1. Incentives are a game-changer for industrial energy management projects. TVA […]

When you’re running a large facility, energy efficiency can fall lower on the priority list — until your energy bill spikes. That’s where TVA EnergyRight® steps in with a no-cost opportunity that can deliver real value: a free, engineer-led energy assessment for industrial and commercial customers. If your business has an electric demand of 1 […]

Inquiring minds want to know! Will a smart thermostat save money? Can you really trim your energy bill with a smart thermostat? Absolutely. And we did the data digging, so you don’t have to. How will a smart thermostats save money? Let’s find out! They learn how to reduce energy waste for you.  Wifi-connected smart […]

Tired of the chorus of “I’m booooored,” radiating from your kids’ quarters? Build a solar updraft tower, conduct a cooler contest, bake ice cream, create an endothermic reaction, or make a thermometer. These five fun, safe and inexpensive experiments should keep everyone (supervision is always a good idea) productively occupied — for the afternoon, at […]

If you’re researching energy-efficient ways to heat and cool your home, you may have stumbled upon something called a mini split. So, what is a mini split heat pump and how does it work? How is it different from a traditional furnace, radiator heat or a heat pump? Let’s dig in. Industry experts may also […]

Find out how Smart Thermostat Rewards, brought to you by TVA EnergyRight and participating local power companies can help you save energy and money.

We’ve already done a little digging into geothermal heat pumps — so, in this article, we’re shedding some light on the region’s most popular heating and cooling system: the heat pump. If you’re looking for an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, you may have come across the term “heat pump.” But what […]

The 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 […]

To help you see the savings light, we covered the SEER2 basics in “What’s a SEER2 rating?” Read on for a deeper dive into some frequently asked questions about SEER2. What is SEER? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It measures how efficiently an air conditioner or heat pump cools your home. The higher […]

Sorry to spoil your fun: Your HVAC contractors aren’t all-seeing masterminds, peering into your energy-savings past, present and future. SEER stands for seasonal energy efficiency ratio. When it comes to your heat pump, mini split or air conditioner, it indicates the unit’s maximum energy efficiency. Fun Fact: Since the SEER system started in 1992, there […]

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. $500 limited-time-offer […]