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Home Energy Efficiency: What Works Best?

TVA will answer that question by comparing technologies at its unique test facility.

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Using three new homes as a test site, TVA will compare the effectiveness of various energy saving approaches to heating and cooling, lighting, water usage, and more. Read about the Campbell Creek project.

How does your home rate?

Complete our online usage assessment and get a free home energy kit. We also offer an expert in-home evaluation and financial incentives. Learn about TVA's new energy efficiency programs.

 

TVA News and Issues

TVA Board Calls for Comprehensive Organizational Changes In Response to Independent Kingston Report

The TVA Board today directed TVA management to develop an extensive remediation plan in response to an independent investigation of the Kingston ash spill, various reports by the TVA Inspector General and recommendations by TVA management. Read more.

Integrated Resource Plan

TVA will chart its options for generating electricity and managing natural resources for the next 20 years in a new Integrated Resource Plan called TVA’s Environmental and Energy Future. Read more.

TVA's Fuel Cost Adjustment

TVA announced that the quarterly fuel cost adjustment will decrease for the third straight quarter for billing periods beginning July 1. This decrease, in addition to reductions on Jan. 1 and April 1, will more than offset the 17-percent FCA increase in October 2008. Read More.

FAQ about the Fuel Cost Adjustment (PDF)

Apply online for construction permits

Obtaining a permit for small shoreline construction projects is now faster thanks to TVA’s new online application process. Smaller projects include shoreline stabilization and items like boat docks and piers.

Read about 26a requirements or apply now.

Training to Begin for Recovery Act Weatherization Program

TVA and the Tennessee Department of Human Services are partnering to provide highly technical training sessions for energy auditors and weatherization contractors due to increased program needs resulting from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. Read more on the State of Tennessee Web site.

Also read about…

Environmental Information Center
TVA and clean air
Reservoir Information
TVA’s land policy
TVA properties
Calendar of events

News releases

TVA Leases Three Knoxville Homes For 3-Year Energy Efficiency Study

TVA Names Executives To Lead Government Relations, Communications

TVA To Review Power, Natural Resource Options for Next 20 Years

TVA Board Approves Construction of Gas Plant in Northeast Tennessee

 

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