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Residential : IN-HOME EVALUATION PROGRAM
TVA/MLGW In-Home Energy Evaluation Program
MLGW and TVA are making it easier than ever to improve your home’s energy efficiency while also saving money on your utility bill. With the new In-Home Energy Evaluation Program, you can reduce your energy usage and receive a cash incentive for installing certain home energy improvements.
Each recommended energy improvement you make is eligible for reimbursement of up to 50% of the installed cost, with a maximum rebate of $500 per household. These energy improvements also may qualify for up to $1,500 in Federal energy tax credits in 2009 and 2010.
Here's how it works:
Call 1-866-441-1430, Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 6:00pm, to arrange for an In-Home Energy Evaluation by a TVA-certified Evaluator.
-- A $150.00 fee is payable to the Evaluator at time of service (no cash; checks payable to “Energy Right”)
-- Morning and afternoon appointments are available Monday through Friday, with limited Saturday appointments.
-- The house must be at least one year old; new construction is not eligible.
-- If rental property, the landlord and tenant must both sign the Participation Agreement at the time of the Evaluation.
The TVA-certified Evaluator will spend 1.5 to 2 hours reviewing your home, creating a report identifying needed energy-efficiency improvements and available TVA cash incentives. (Evaluators will drive marked vehicles and carry program identification with an MLGW phone number to call if you have concerns about identity.)
Improvements must be made by a member of the TVA Quality Contractor Network to qualify for cash incentives, except for items noted by the Evaluator as do-it-yourself projects. The Evaluator will provide the names of qualified contractors who work in Memphis and Shelby County so you can obtain bids and select the contractor(s) who best meets your needs. Contractor payment is the responsibility of the customer.
To qualify for cash incentives, the recommended improvement(s) must be completed within 90 days of the Evaluator’s visit.
Once the work is finished, submit the paperwork for review and to schedule the free, follow-up inspection by the Evaluator to ensure that everything is installed properly to maximize your energy savings.
Financial Incentives:
The cash incentive is up to 50% of each improvement’s cost, with a maximum amount per energy measure. (See table below.) No matter how many improvements are made, $500 is the total maximum reimbursable amount for all work done at each address.
Provided you make at least $150 in improvements, you also will receive a refund for the initial cost of the Evaluation.
Some improvements also may be eligible for Federal tax credits on your 2009 and 2010 Federal income tax filing. Note that specific energy efficiency levels must be met to qualify for Federal tax credits.
Other Energy Improvement Measures:
Your In-Home Energy Evaluation report may include other recommendations which are not eligible for TVA cash incentives (see partial list below). These improvements provide energy savings and other benefits, so they still should be considered for overall efficiency to reduce your utility bill. In addition, some of these items may be eligible for Federal tax credits.
Air filter replacement
Clothes washer or dryer
Compact fluorescent light bulbs
Dishwasher
Insulated garage door
Plumbing repairs
Programmable thermostats for existing systems
Radiant barrier installation
Refrigerator
Room air conditioner
Storm doors
Water heater replacement
Window film/solar screens
Contractor Participation:
For information on becoming a member of the TVA Qualified Contractor Network, contact tchamberlain@mlgw.org. You must complete the attached documents and attend a 3-hour orientation session to be eligible.
Meeting Information
Contractor Training:
Date: Next Meeting Announced Soon
Location: Memphis Area Homebuilders
Address: 776 N Germantown Parkway; Cordova, TN 38018
RSVP: 901-528-4444
In-Home Weatherization Application
In-Home Membership Application
Contractors should return completed documents to:
TVA
828 Royal Parkway, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37214
Attention: Mandy Faulk
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