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Incentives for real-world upgrades mean real business impact.

Lower costs and improve performance with incentives from TVA EnergyRight® and your local power company. Not sure where to start? Connect with a TVA Energy Expert or take a quick survey to get recommended programs and resources.

Save energy. Save money.

Financial incentives are available for qualifying upgrades with expert support every step of the way. Explore the incentives below to find what fits your business and your energy goals.

Connect with a TVA Energy Expert.

Whether you’re ready to apply for an incentive or need advice, you can connect with a TVA Energy Expert for recommendations that are tailored to your needs.

HVAC

Replacement, new install or expansions.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark $80 - $1,000/ton.
  • Checkmark Apply up to 6 months after installation.
  • Checkmark Only have to meet one efficiency category in guidelines.

Standard Lighting

Upgrades to existing lighting.
Pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark $0.15/kWh for indoor lighting.
  • Checkmark $0.13/kWh for outdoor and street lighting.
  • Checkmark Designed for retrofit and replacement projects.

Fast Track Lighting

Get a quick win with energy efficient LED replacements.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark Up to $28/fixture with several qualifying fixture types.
  • Checkmark Retroactive (covers upgrades made within 6 months of application).
  • Checkmark Per-fixture incentives for quick installs.

New Construction Lighting

Ideal for new builds.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark Includes covered parking garages and major renovations.
  • Checkmark $0.10/kWh based on lighting power density.
  • Checkmark Efficient lighting systems boost comfort, visibility and control.

Custom

Process efficiency and equipment upgrades.
  • Checkmark Flexible options and custom solutions.
  • Checkmark Unique to your commercial or industrial facility.
  • Checkmark $0.18/kWh on first year's energy savings

Refrigeration

Reduce food waste & downtime.
Options for motors, controllers and reach-ins.
  • Checkmark $50 for ECMs.
  • Checkmark $200 for fan controllers.
  • Checkmark $100-$200/linear foot for reach-ins.

Variable Speed Drives

Lower operating costs.
Make your HVAC last longer.
  • Checkmark Save up to 35-50% on energy costs.
  • Checkmark Minimize equipment wear and tear.
  • Checkmark $100/horsepower.

Commissioning

Fine-tune building systems for peak performance.
  • Checkmark Earn $0.05/kWh saved.
  • Checkmark Reduce inefficiencies without downtime.
  • Checkmark Cut maintenance costs.

Rapid Rebuilding Assistance

Rebuild fast after a disaster.
No pre-inspection required.
  • Checkmark Two-year application period.
  • Checkmark HVAC, LED and Refrigeration options.
  • Checkmark Impacted businesses or industrials in a FEMA-declared county in TVA’s service area.

Electric Forklifts

Expand your fleet or go electric.
Reduce fuel costs by up to 80%.
  • Checkmark Save up to $2000 on new forklifts.
  • Checkmark Save up to $1,000 for leasing.
  • Checkmark Pre-approval required.

Thermal Ice Storage

Shift cooling to off-peak hours.
Save money and reduce peak demand.
  • Checkmark $9/ton hour for partial storage.
  • Checkmark $11/ton hour for full storage.
  • Checkmark Compatible with Demand Response.
Fast track compressed air incentives can help your facility save.

Fast Track Compressed Air

Optimize performance with compressed air system upgrades.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark $300/unit for no-loss condensate drains.
  • Checkmark $75/unit for engineered air nozzles.
  • Checkmark $8/HP/unit for low-pressure drop filters.

Connect with a TVA Energy Expert.

Whether you’re ready to apply for an incentive or need advice, you can connect with a TVA Energy Expert for recommendations that are tailored to your needs.

HVAC

Replacement, new install or expansions.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark $80 - $1,000/ton.
  • Checkmark Apply up to 6 months after installation.
  • Checkmark Only have to meet one efficiency category in guidelines.

Custom

Process efficiency and equipment upgrades.
  • Checkmark Flexible options and custom solutions.
  • Checkmark Unique to your commercial or industrial facility.
  • Checkmark $0.18/kWh on first year's energy savings

Variable Speed Drives

Lower operating costs.
Make your HVAC last longer.
  • Checkmark Save up to 35-50% on energy costs.
  • Checkmark Minimize equipment wear and tear.
  • Checkmark $100/horsepower.

Commissioning

Fine-tune building systems for peak performance.
  • Checkmark Earn $0.05/kWh saved.
  • Checkmark Reduce inefficiencies without downtime.
  • Checkmark Cut maintenance costs.

Rapid Rebuilding Assistance

Rebuild fast after a disaster.
No pre-inspection required.
  • Checkmark Two-year application period.
  • Checkmark HVAC, LED and Refrigeration options.
  • Checkmark Impacted businesses or industrials in a FEMA-declared county in TVA’s service area.

Connect with a TVA Energy Expert.

Whether you’re ready to apply for an incentive or need advice, you can connect with a TVA Energy Expert for recommendations that are tailored to your needs.

Standard Lighting

Upgrades to existing lighting.
Pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark $0.15/kWh for indoor lighting.
  • Checkmark $0.13/kWh for outdoor and street lighting.
  • Checkmark Designed for retrofit and replacement projects.

Fast Track Lighting

Get a quick win with energy efficient LED replacements.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark Up to $28/fixture with several qualifying fixture types.
  • Checkmark Retroactive (covers upgrades made within 6 months of application).
  • Checkmark Per-fixture incentives for quick installs.

New Construction Lighting

Ideal for new builds.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark Includes covered parking garages and major renovations.
  • Checkmark $0.10/kWh based on lighting power density.
  • Checkmark Efficient lighting systems boost comfort, visibility and control.

Custom

Process efficiency and equipment upgrades.
  • Checkmark Flexible options and custom solutions.
  • Checkmark Unique to your commercial or industrial facility.
  • Checkmark $0.18/kWh on first year's energy savings

Commissioning

Fine-tune building systems for peak performance.
  • Checkmark Earn $0.05/kWh saved.
  • Checkmark Reduce inefficiencies without downtime.
  • Checkmark Cut maintenance costs.

Rapid Rebuilding Assistance

Rebuild fast after a disaster.
No pre-inspection required.
  • Checkmark Two-year application period.
  • Checkmark HVAC, LED and Refrigeration options.
  • Checkmark Impacted businesses or industrials in a FEMA-declared county in TVA’s service area.

Connect with a TVA Energy Expert.

Whether you’re ready to apply for an incentive or need advice, you can connect with a TVA Energy Expert for recommendations that are tailored to your needs.

Custom

Process efficiency and equipment upgrades.
  • Checkmark Flexible options and custom solutions.
  • Checkmark Unique to your commercial or industrial facility.
  • Checkmark $0.18/kWh on first year's energy savings

Variable Speed Drives

Lower operating costs.
Make your HVAC last longer.
  • Checkmark Save up to 35-50% on energy costs.
  • Checkmark Minimize equipment wear and tear.
  • Checkmark $100/horsepower.

Commissioning

Fine-tune building systems for peak performance.
  • Checkmark Earn $0.05/kWh saved.
  • Checkmark Reduce inefficiencies without downtime.
  • Checkmark Cut maintenance costs.

Rapid Rebuilding Assistance

Rebuild fast after a disaster.
No pre-inspection required.
  • Checkmark Two-year application period.
  • Checkmark HVAC, LED and Refrigeration options.
  • Checkmark Impacted businesses or industrials in a FEMA-declared county in TVA’s service area.

Electric Forklifts

Expand your fleet or go electric.
Reduce fuel costs by up to 80%.
  • Checkmark Save up to $2000 on new forklifts.
  • Checkmark Save up to $1,000 for leasing.
  • Checkmark Pre-approval required.
Fast track compressed air incentives can help your facility save.

Fast Track Compressed Air

Optimize performance with compressed air system upgrades.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark $300/unit for no-loss condensate drains.
  • Checkmark $75/unit for engineered air nozzles.
  • Checkmark $8/HP/unit for low-pressure drop filters.

Connect with a TVA Energy Expert.

Whether you’re ready to apply for an incentive or need advice, you can connect with a TVA Energy Expert for recommendations that are tailored to your needs.

Custom

Process efficiency and equipment upgrades.
  • Checkmark Flexible options and custom solutions.
  • Checkmark Unique to your commercial or industrial facility.
  • Checkmark $0.18/kWh on first year's energy savings

Refrigeration

Reduce food waste & downtime.
Options for motors, controllers and reach-ins.
  • Checkmark $50 for ECMs.
  • Checkmark $200 for fan controllers.
  • Checkmark $100-$200/linear foot for reach-ins.

Commissioning

Fine-tune building systems for peak performance.
  • Checkmark Earn $0.05/kWh saved.
  • Checkmark Reduce inefficiencies without downtime.
  • Checkmark Cut maintenance costs.

Rapid Rebuilding Assistance

Rebuild fast after a disaster.
No pre-inspection required.
  • Checkmark Two-year application period.
  • Checkmark HVAC, LED and Refrigeration options.
  • Checkmark Impacted businesses or industrials in a FEMA-declared county in TVA’s service area.

Thermal Ice Storage

Shift cooling to off-peak hours.
Save money and reduce peak demand.
  • Checkmark $9/ton hour for partial storage.
  • Checkmark $11/ton hour for full storage.
  • Checkmark Compatible with Demand Response.
Fast track compressed air incentives can help your facility save.

Fast Track Compressed Air

Optimize performance with compressed air system upgrades.
No pre-approval required.
  • Checkmark $300/unit for no-loss condensate drains.
  • Checkmark $75/unit for engineered air nozzles.
  • Checkmark $8/HP/unit for low-pressure drop filters.

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