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EPB and TVA EnergyRight Home Energy Rebates: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Rebates are now available through the EnergyRight Residential Services program brought to you by EPB and TVA.

Serves: Greater Chattanooga; most of Hamilton County and parts of surrounding counties in Tennessee and Georgia.

Do I Qualify

  • You must be an EPB residential customer.
  • Use an approved Quality Contractor Network member.
  • Equipment must meet TVA standards effective on the installation date.
  • EPB says replacement HVAC rebates require replacing an existing electric system with qualifying electric equipment.
  • Replacing natural gas heating with electric heating does not qualify under EPB's published FAQ.

How Much Comes Off

EPB and TVA EnergyRight Home Energy Rebates — program page · rebate chart
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Air-source or dual-fuel heat pump17 SEER2 or higher$800 per system
Air-source or dual-fuel heat pump15 to 16.99 SEER2$500 per system
Mini Split System17 SEER2 or higher$800 per system
Central Air Conditioner17 SEER2 or higher$400 per system
Central Air Conditioner15 to 16.99 SEER2$200 per system

Who Files It

The QCN contractor submits qualifying measures to TVA within 90 days after project completion. The customer then completes the rebate claim.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Choose a qualifying replacement and an approved contractor. EPB contractor network.
  2. Have the contractor install the system and submit the rebate claim.
  3. Follow the email from MyTVA@MyTVA.com to complete the claim.

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