Tennessee Valley Authority
In-Home Energy Evaluation Program
Your local power company and TVA are making it easier than ever to become energy efficient while also saving money. With the new In-Home Energy Evaluation Program, you can reduce your power usage and receive a cash incentive or financing assistance for installing home energy improvements. The recommended energy-related home improvements you make are eligible for reimbursement of 50 percent of the installation cost, with an upper limit of $500, or for convenient financing.
Here’s how it works
• Schedule an in-home energy evaluation by a TVA-certified evaluator. Some power companies may charge an in-home evaluation fee. If the homeowner makes recommended improvements this fee will be reimbursed.
• After your home is evaluated, a report is created outlining the potential energy-efficiency modifications and available cash incentives or financing (if applicable).
• To ensure work is completed to TVA’s standards, modifications must be made by a member of the TVA Quality Contractor Network, except for self-installed measures (as allowed by your local power company). The evaluator will provide the names of qualified contractors.
• All home modifications must be completed within 90 days. Once the work is finished, it will be inspected to ensure that everything is installed properly to maximize savings.
• After the inspection, you submit receipts for the completed work to be eligible for the cash incentive. For financing, your contractor will be paid directly upon successful completion of the inspection.
Cash incentive option
No matter how many modifications are made, $500 is the maximum reimbursable amount for all approved work completed. Some modifications have lower maximum amounts, and some require power company pre-approval (see table below).
Financing options
One of two financing options may be available through your local power company, subject to credit approval:
• TVA financing through your power company. The payment due is included on your monthly utility bill.
• Energy Finance Solutions (EFS) financing, with repayment is directly to EFS.
Eligible improvements
The items below are eligible for financing or up to a 50 percent cash incentive on recommended installation measures. Some items may also be eligible for federal tax credits. For information, see the Tax Incentives Assistance Project site.
| Energy Efficiency Measure | Requirement | Cash Incentive | Financing available? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace windows | Must be ENERGY STAR® | $500 |
No |
| Storm windows | Must meet energy right® requirements | $500 |
Yes |
| Duct repair/ replacement & sealing |
|
$500 |
Yes |
| Rehabilitation work | Minor repair work such as broken glass, glazing or prime door replacement, with power company pre-approval | $250 |
Yes |
Replace HVAC
|
|
$250 |
|
| Attic insulation/ ventilation (must be nonpowered) | Must meet energy right requirements (Weatherization) | $500 |
Yes |
| Floor or perimeter insulation, and ground cover |
|
$500 |
Yes |
| Exterior wall insulation |
|
$500 |
Yes |
| Water heater insulation | Electric only | $50 |
Yes |
| Air sealing (including weatherstrip and caulk) | Must meet energy right requirements (Weatherization) | $500 |
Yes |
| Self-installed insulation, caulk, weatherstrip, rehabilitation (as defined above) |
|
$250 |
No |
| HVAC tune-up | Must be performed by QCN contractor. | $150 |
Yes |
Non-eligible items
The following items are not eligible for the cash incentive or financing option:
• Water heaters (including tankless)
• Clothes washers or dryers
• Dishwashers
• Refrigerators
• Insulated garage doors
• Storm doors
• Window film/solar screens
• Radiant barriers
• Room air conditioners
• Programmable thermostats (existing systems)
For more information on the In-Home Energy Evaluation Program, contact your local power company.
