The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and Lawrenceburg Power System are partners in programs that encourage energy efficiency in the home. These programs are good not only for our consumers, but they are important to TVA in helping to meet demands for electric power and goals in environment stewardship.

The energy right^â programs are tools whereby we can serve the needs of the consumers in the Shoals area through greater control of the customer’s utility bills and improving the comfort of their homes.

The true cost of a home is not the "selling" price but what it costs you to own and operate each month. The energy right^â concept shows that monthly utility bill savings can significantly exceed the small increase in monthly mortgage payment for the additional efficiency measures. Putting this concept into practice results in a positive cash-flow from the first day homeowners move into their energy right^â program home - with the potential to accrue thousands over the life of the mortgage.

A dual-fuel heat pump is a new alternative to conventional gas heating/electric cooling systems. It combines an electric heat pump with a gas furnace, either in a single package or separately. By combining the two, the result is that the heat pump provides the heating in the milder weather when it is more economical and efficient than a furnace, and the furnace takes the place of the usual electric resistance supplemental heating.

New homes installing dual fuel heat pumps are recognized as "all electric" homes. All other appliances must be electric in order to qualify for incentives. However, gas logs are allowed.

Buyers have the potential to receive additional advantages which include:

Homes with upgraded weatherization measures feel more comfortable because the wall surface temperatures are warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Tighter homes are less drafty and are quieter.

energy right^â program homes can develop a long track record of lower utility bills. These benefits can translate into higher resale values when it’s time to sale.

Valley and some local products currently being introduced or under development can make it easier for home buyers to qualify for energy right^â homes. In some cases, loan origination fees may be reduced and discounted interest rates made available. Ask your lender about energy right^â program new home mortgages.

The best part of our program is the cash incentive we offer the builder (or homeowner). Each home is rated by points on a Home Energy Rating System (HERS). Similar to a fuel mileage rating on a new car, this computer software program rates the energy efficiency of a new home based on certain features.

Lawrenceburg Power System and TVA will pay the builder (or homeowner) an incentive ranging between $10 - $50 per 100 square feet of conditioned area, based on the home’s HERS rating. The better the home is weatherized and the higher the efficiency of the heat pump, the higher the points -therefore, the higher the incentive.

There are additional incentives of $15.00/100 square feet of conditioned area for builders that will commit to building 8 or more homes in a subdivision under our program. (Certain restrictions apply.)

The home must be "all electric" in order to qualify for the incentive. Gas logs and dual fuel heat pumps are allowed under the program in certain Power Distributor areas.

To find out more about this

as well as other

please contact Mark Brewer

931-762-7161 Extension 123

Other TVA residential programs

include:

Visit the TVA website at www.energyright.com