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Athens Utilities Energy Efficiency Rebates: Open

Editor: Sean Greene · Updated

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. TVA EnergyRight says, “Your selected contractor will complete all rebate-eligible upgrades, and they’ll even submit your rebate request for you!”

Serves: Athens and all of Limestone County.

Do I Qualify

  • Confirm your address and Athens Utilities' participation with TVA before buying equipment.
  • Use a member of TVA's Quality Contractor Network.
  • The installation must meet TVA standards effective on its installation date.

How Much Comes Off

Athens Utilities Energy Efficiency Rebates — program page · rebate chart
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Ducted heat pump15–16.99 SEER2$500 per system
Ducted heat pump17 SEER2 or higher$800 per system
Geothermal heat pumpGeothermal heat pump; meet TVA standards effective on installation date.$1,500 per system
Central air conditioner15 to 16.99 SEER2$200 per system
Central air conditioner17 SEER2 or higher$400 per system
Ductless mini-split heat pump17 SEER2 or higher$800 per system

Who Files It

The contractor submits the request. The homeowner claims the rebate using TVA's emailed redemption code.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Check eligibility and choose a TVA Quality Contractor Network installer. Rebate requirements and contractor search.
  2. Have the contractor install the qualifying replacement and submit the request.
  3. Use the redemption code in TVA's email to claim your check.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Athens Utilities page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.