TVA EnergyRight Smart Thermostat Rewards Program: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Residents and small businesses can sign up for Smart Thermostat Rewards through participating local power companies.
Serves: The seven-state Tennessee Valley region through participating local power companies; this record covers Tennessee homes.
Do I Qualify
- Confirm that your local power company participates.
- Enroll an eligible smart thermostat.
- Allow automatic thermostat adjustments during demand events.
- Homes without electric heat can use the summer-only option.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Existing thermostat enrollment rebate | Enroll an existing qualifying smart thermostat. | $65 per enrollment |
| Smart thermostat purchase and enrollment rebate | Purchase through the TVA EnergyRight Marketplace and enroll. | $100 per purchase and enrollment |
| Year-round annual participation rebate | Participate in at least 65% of events; year-round option. | $65 per year |
| Summer-only annual participation rebate | Participate in at least 65% of events; summer-only option. | $20 per year |
Who Files It
The customer checks eligibility and enrolls through TVA's program partner.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm utility and thermostat eligibility using TVA's enrollment link. Eligibility and enrollment.
- Choose existing-device enrollment or the qualifying marketplace purchase offer.
- Meet the event-participation requirement for the annual payment.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the TVA EnergyRight page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.