TVA EnergyRight proudly carries out TVA’s mission to make life better for the people who live and work in our seven-state region. You can learn more about TVA EnergyRight by visiting our About Us page. 

Our Residential Services team is committed to helping people save money on energy by offering innovative programs, free energy assessments, rebates, educational resources and more. Visit My Home to learn more.

To learn more about our offerings for business and industrial customers, visit My Business.

Home energy efficiency refers to how your home uses (or loses) energy. The more energy efficient your home is, the lower your electricity bill will be — and the more comfortable your home will feel. We help people make informed energy decisions by offering rebates, research-based blogs, free DIY home energy assessments, and programs like Smart Thermostat Rewards.

When we say “home energy upgrade,” we’re talking abou replacements or improvements that help you use energy more efficiently. That could be anything from getting a tune-up on your HVAC system to installing a new heat pump to switching to energy-efficient LED light bulbs or cleaning your refrigerator coils. The more energy efficient your home is, the lower your energy bills will be. We know that some of these upgrades can be costly, that’s why we offer rebates on many popular home energy upgrades.

Program offerings may vary depending on your local power company but you can dig into our website to learn more about:

• Rebates: Save money on popular home energy upgrades with valuable rebates.
• DIY Home Energy Assessment: Explore the ins and outs of your home’s energy use with our online assessment. 
• TVA EnergyRight Smart Thermostat Rewards Program: Every degree counts with Smart Thermostat Rewards. Enroll your thermostat and get a sign-up and annual rebates.
• Home Energy Evaluation: Get customized energy- and money-saving recommendations for your home from a TVA-certified Home Energy Advisor.
• Quality Contractor Network: Get access to hundreds of licensed and insured contractors trained to meet TVA’s quality guidelines.
• Financing: Find out if you’re eligible to finance home energy upgrades, like installing new attic insulation or an HVAC system.
• EnergyRight Marketplace: Read ratings and reviews, compare prices, and explore financing options for energy efficient appliances and products.
• The Current: Check out our blog for research-backed articles and energy-saving advice. 

Residential Services are available to homeowners and renters served by participating local power companies. Not sure if that’s you? Check out our list of local power company partners.

Here are a few other things you need to know:

• Program participation may vary depending on your local power company. 
• Your home’s eligibility is based on the property address, type of housing and local power company participation.
• Condos, townhomes and multi-unit apartment complexes are eligible.
• There’s no age limit on homes.
• Landlords can use residential services on as many of their eligible properties as they’d like. For most in-home services, the landlord and the tenant must sign an Agreement to Participate.
• In most cases, owners of unoccupied homes can use residential services if the home has an active meter with a customer paying the monthly service bill.

If your local power company participates in a program, you may be able to participate with your landlord’s permission. For most in-home services, the landlord and the tenant must sign an Agreement to Participate.

Make sure you look into TVA EnergyRight’s Home Uplift Program. We provide an average of $10,000 in free home energy improvements to income-eligible customers of participating local power companies. These improvements can save you hundreds of dollars on your utility bills. NOTE: Not all local power companies participate in Home Uplift.

In many cases, high energy bills are caused by home energy inefficiencies. If you think that may be the case in your situation, request a Home Energy Evaluation or take our free DIY Home Energy Assessment online, so you can begin to learn how your home uses (and loses) energy. If you uncover some areas that could use upgrading, you may be eligible for home energy upgrade assistance through your state’s Weatherization Assistance Program.

In partnership with participating local power companies, we’re offering valuable rebates on energy efficient heat pumps, ductless mini splits, geothermal heat pumps, central air conditioning units, duct sealing and HVAC tune-ups, and air sealing and insulation. 

They may be! TVA EnergyRight and local power company service providers do not offer tax advice. Consult a tax professional to see if your home energy upgrades are eligible for federal tax credits.

You can find TVA-vetted contractors to complete your home energy upgrades by looking for a member of our Quality Contractor Network.

An efficiency score measures your home’s energy efficiency on a scale of 1-10. The average home scores a 7.

Financing may be available. Visit our financing page or check with your local power company for more information.

In most cases, your contractor will submit your rebate for you. Once submitted, you will receive an email from mytva@mytva.com with a Rebate Code from TVA EnergyRight. Open the email and click the link to claim your rebate. You can expect to receive a check in the mail in 4-6 weeks. You can also claim your rebate here or contact our support team by clicking the Customer Support tab or emailing support@mytva.com. 

Keep your eyes on your mailbox! You can expect to receive a check in 4-6 weeks after completing the rebate claim.

Head over to the rebate you’re interested in — like heat pumps or air sealing and insulation, for example — and scroll down to find topic-specific questions and answers.

Our DIY Home Energy Assessment is a free, online survey that helps you uncover your home’s energy-saving secrets. It’s a great tool for both homeowners and renters. When you complete your assessment, you’ll receive a:

• FREE Energy-saving kit with LED light bulbs, insulated socket sealers and more.
• $10 home improvement gift card. 
• Login for an interactive dashboard with actionable money-saving recommendations. 
• Rundown of TVA EnergyRight rebates and available federal, state or local credits.

If your local power company participates in the program, then yes! Whether you rent or own, you’re welcome to take a free DIY Home Energy Assessment to find out how your home uses — and loses — energy.

Taking the DIY Home Energy Assessment is pretty straightforward but you’ll need to be prepared to answer questions like:

• What type of home do you live in?
• When was it built?
• How old are your appliances?
• What are your home’s primary heating and cooling sources?
• Do you have a smart thermostat?

A Home Energy Evaluation is led by a TVA-certified Home Energy Advisor who evaluates your home’s energy room by room so you can learn how your home uses (and loses) energy; plus get customized energy- and money-saving recommendations for your home. Our DIY Home Energy Assessment is a free, online survey that you can take at your own pace.

Home Energy Evaluations are available to customers of participating local power companies. The landlord and the tenant will need to sign an Agreement to Participate. And in most cases, owners of unoccupied homes can request an evaluation if the home has an active meter.

Find out if your local power company offers evaluations. Or call 1-855-237-2673.

During your Home Energy Evaluation, a TVA-certified Home Energy Advisor will look at 10 different areas:

• Air sealing
• Appliances/electronics
• Attic insulation
• Duct system
• HVAC
• Lighting
• Refrigerator
• Wall insulation
• Water heater
• Windows and doors

When the evaluation is complete, your Home Energy Advisor will share your home’s efficiency score, ranking your home’s energy efficiency on a scale of 1-10. You’ll also get your home’s efficiency report with personalized and prioritized recommendations for ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency so you know exactly where to start next.

An efficiency score measures your home’s energy efficiency on a scale of 1-10. The average home score is a 7. 

It depends on the size of your home but evaluations generally take 60-90 minutes.

You can enroll your existing thermostat and receive a $65 enrollment rebate. Or, if you don’t have a qualifying smart thermostat, you can purchase one on the TVA EnergyRight Marketplace and receive a rebate of up to $100 when you enroll.

Year-round participants will receive a $65 annual participation rebate. Summer-only participants will receive a $20 annual participation rebate. You must participate in at least 65% of the events to receive the annual participation rebate.

Check with your local power company to confirm eligibility; not all local power companies participate in Smart Thermostat Rewards.

Note: Check with your power provider to confirm eligibility; not all local power companies are participating in Smart Thermostat Rewards.

When temperatures soar in the summer or plummet in the winter, demand for electricity increases.

Programs like Smart Thermostat Rewards help TVA make sure that electricity is available to the entire region during times of peak energy demand. They also help keep electricity more affordable for everyone.

When you enroll in Smart Thermostat Rewards, you’re agreeing to allow automatic adjustments of up to four degrees for a duration of up to four hours during times of peak demand (up to 60 hours per season). 

Prior to an event, enrolled thermostats may be adjusted to precondition — heat or cool — a home so that customers remain comfortable while the event is taking place. Preconditioning may not always occur if an urgent event is called.

Typically, adjustments of up to four degrees, for up to four hours (up to 60 hours per season), occur between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Summer-only participants can expect events to be called between June 1 and September 30.

Depending on the thermostat provider, notifications may appear on the thermostat or in your web/mobile application.

Yes. Although you must maintain a 65% participation rate to remain in the program and receive the $65 (year-round) or $20 (summer-only) participation rebate, you can opt out of an event using your thermostat, mobile app or web browser. You can opt out of the Smart Thermostat Rewards program at any time by emailing TVAEnergyRightSmartThermostatRewards@energyhub.net and requesting to end participation.

Our participating smart thermostat partners include Alarm.com, Amazon, ecobee, Honeywell Home, Nest and Sensi.

If you have a qualifying thermostat, and your local power company is participating in the program, you can visit EnergyRight.com/smartthermostat to enroll.

Home Uplift provides an average of $10,000 in free home energy upgrades — like installing new or repairing existing HVAC units, improving attic and wall insulation, installing energy efficient appliances, electric water heaters and more—  to income-eligible customers.

A Home Energy Advisor will determine what measures are eligible for installation at your home. Not all participants will receive all measures listed above. 

To be eligible for Home Uplift, you must:

• Be a customer of a local power company offering Home Uplift.
• Meet income qualifications.
• Reside in a single-family home or manufactured home (manufactured homes must be built after 1976 and on a permanent foundation).
• Have not received upgrades to the current residence in a similar TVA-funded project in the past 20 years.

Not sure if that’s you? Find out if your home is eligible. Or, call 1-888-986-7262 or email support@mytva.com.

For more information about contributions to Home Uplift, email energyrighthomes@tva.gov.

The Quality Contractor Network (QCN) is a free, searchable resource that gives customers of participating local power companies access to hundreds of trustworthy, TVA-vetted, licensed and insured contractors. QCN members perform rebate-eligible home energy upgrades and submit rebates on your behalf.

In addition to all rebate-eligible upgrades, you can also get help with home improvements like:

• Air sealing
• Installation of new appliances/electronics
• New attic or wall insulation
• Duct system repairs or replacement
• New HVAC system installation
• Water heater installation
• New windows

After determining your home’s eligibility by answering two quick questions, you’ll receive a list of TVA-vetted contractors. You can filter by ZIP code, distance from your home, number of jobs completed and customer rating. You can view their profiles and contact them through the Quality Contractor Network portal.

You can start your application here! You’ll need:

• General company information
• A valid business license (minimum one year required)
• A completed banking form for electronic funds transfer
• A completed W-9
• A certificate of insurance (general liability and workers’ comp)
• Evidence of a minimum of $500,000 general liability insurance, or $1 million for HVAC contractors
• A list of local power companies operating where your company does business

Additional documents for HVAC contractors:

• A certificate of NATE/HVAC Excellence
• Manual J Certification

If you do business under more than one license, you should register with the business license that you perform the most work under.

We work with our local power company partners to offer affordable $0 down financing for home energy upgrades. See if your local power company offers financing.

If your local power company participates in our financing program, yes!

You can find out if your local power company offers financing here.

To take advantage of financing through TVA EnergyRight and your local power company, your home energy upgrade must be completed by a member of the Quality Contractor Network. Every TVA-vetted Quality Contractor Network member is licensed and insured and has been trained to meet TVA’s quality guidelines.

NOTE: This information was updated in March 2025. Programs, terms and pricing subject to change.