Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

July 17, 2009

Summary

Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, in collaboration with, The Tennessee Valley Authority, offers incentives for its residential customers to inhabit energy efficient homes through their energy right Program. Rebates are available for energy efficient water heaters and new homes which meet the following program standards:

Home must have been completed for no more than 12 months
Home must be all-electric (electric heating and cooling, water heating, dryer, etc.)
Home must have a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating of 83 or better, typically includingâ€¦
- R-30 insulation in the attic
- R-19 insulation in a cathedral ceiling
- R-13 insulation in outside walls
- R-19 floor insulation
- Windows with a U-value of .5 or lower (prefer low e glass)
- Heat pump with a SEER rating of 13 or higher
- Not more than 12.5% glass
- Agree to a TVA approved inspection

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Tennessee
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.svalleyec.com/prodsvs.htm
Administrator:	Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Water Heaters Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Incentive Amount:	Qualified energy right Home: $100 Water Heater: $25 - $120, varies by efficiency
Equipment Requirements:	Water heaters must be electric Homes must have a HERS rating of 83 or higher

Contact

Name:	Joan Davis
Organization:	Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative
Address:	512 South Cedar Ave. South Pittsburg TN 37380
Phone:	(423) 837-5045

Name:	Cathy Black
Organization:	Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative
Address:	512 South Cedar Ave. South Pittsburg TN 37380
Phone:	(423) 837-5044

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.