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KUB TVA EnergyRight Smart Thermostat Rewards: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open for enrollment. KUB residential customers and small businesses can participate in the TVA EnergyRight Smart Thermostat Rewards program.

Serves: Knox and parts of seven surrounding counties.

Do I Qualify

  • Have an eligible thermostat with active internet connectivity.
  • Live in a residential home with electric or gas heat.
  • Allow automatic thermostat adjustments during peak-demand events.
  • This is KUB participation in TVA's shared thermostat program.

How Much Comes Off

KUB TVA EnergyRight Smart Thermostat Rewards — program page · rebate chart
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Existing smart thermostat enrollmentEnroll an eligible thermostat.$65 per enrollment
Smart thermostat purchasePurchase an eligible smart thermostat and enroll.$100 per thermostat purchase
Year-round thermostat participationYear-round program with a 65% participation rate.$65 per year
Summer-only thermostat participationSummer-only program with a 65% participation rate.$20 per year

Who Files It

The homeowner signs up through the TVA enrollment link on KUB's program page.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Check the eligibility rules on KUB's thermostat page. KUB program information.
  2. Follow KUB's sign-up link and enroll the eligible thermostat.
  3. Meet the participation requirement for the annual rebate.

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