Home Uplift

Home Uplift is sponsored by EnergyRight (Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA). Home Uplift provides free home energy upgrades, including new or repaired HVAC units, to income-eligible customers.

A lower utility bill is just the beginning. Home Uplift can save you hundreds of dollars on utility bills with free home energy improvements. Take control of your utility bills.

Home Uplift provides an average of $10,000 in free (yes, free) home energy upgrades to income-eligible customers. New or repaired HVAC units, attic and wall insulation, appliances, electric water heaters — these are just a few of the home energy upgrades that you may receive through Home Uplift. Call 1-888-986-7262 or apply here to find out if you qualify.

Save money on utility bills. Breathe cleaner, healthier indoor air. Decrease stress from high power bills.

An energy inefficient home costs you money. Older homes and appliances use more energy. Home energy improvements save you money.

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I had sky-high electricity bills because my son and I were using portable space heaters and AC window units. [Since my Home Uplift], my power bill has decreased, the insulation is making a huge difference in helping the house stay warmer, my air quality is better, and I have more peace of mind now because I don’t have to worry about how I’m going to pay a really high power bill. Home Uplift changes homes, bills and lives.

You deserve a home that feels comfortable no matter the weather and a power bill you can afford. Home Uplift connects you with home energy experts, including contractors vetted by TVA and your local power company, who are committed to walking you through each replacement and repair.

The program: Saves participants $500 per year on average Reduces overall home energy use by 25% Lowers the risk of illness and missed days of work/school Improves overall quality of life ENERGY STAR helps bring Home Uplift to life. Home Uplift is proud to partner with the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program.

Together, we’re able to provide Home Uplift participants with the home energy upgrades they need to enjoy a healthier and more energy efficient home. Every participant receives a full Home Performance with ENERGY STAR evaluation of their home. Are you eligible for Home Uplift?

To be eligible, 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 current residence in a similar TVA-funded project in the last 20 years It’s exciting to see how they transformed my house into such a cozy place so quickly.

Ready to save money, breathe easier and live more comfortably? Learn more about Home Uplift and check your eligibility by applying here or by calling 1-888-986-7262 . Home Uplift was created to fund home energy upgrades for individuals and households with limited means across the Tennessee Valley.

Many Valley residents spend a disproportionate amount of their income on utilities. This is due to: So our goal is to provide all qualified Home Uplift participants with an average of $10,000 of energy efficiency upgrades at zero cost to them. To make this possible, TVA and local power companies work together with local governments, community organizations, and public and private businesses to pool resources and scale our impact.

Want to help us give a lift? Increase affordable housing Enable residents to age independently and/or in place To learn more about how you can contribute to Home Uplift as an individual or organization, please email energyrighthomes@tva. gov .