Energy-Efficiency Funds and Demand Response Programs, Tennessee
Updated June 2007
What public-purpose-funded energy efficiency programs are available in my state?
Tennessee has no public-purpose-funded energy efficiency programs.
What utility energy efficiency programs are available to me?
No utility energy efficiency programs are currently available to federal customers.
What load management/demand response options are available to me?
Tennessee utilities do not currently offer any load management programs to federal customers.
What distributed energy resource options are available to me?
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) provides information on programs that offer incentives for renewable distributed generation.
Through the Green Power Switch Generation Partners Program, TVA will purchase the output of a solar photovoltaic installation of up to 50 kW (though larger systems may be approved on a case-by-case basis) at $0.20/kWh. Purchases must be brokered by a participating power distributor (generally, utilities in the TVA territory). The DSIRE site (see above) provides a list of (and links to) the several dozen current (mid-2007) utility participants. Interested customers of other TVA distribution utilities should contact their utility account representative to pursue this opportunity.
Are there energy efficiency programs sponsored by the state government?
The Energy Division of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development offers several energy efficiency programs. No programs are currently open to federal facilities.
What additional opportunities are available to me?
Federal customers also have energy efficiency opportunities available with utilities that have area-wide contracts with GSA (e.g., AGL Resources) and, by extension, all other federal agencies. Federal facilities should contact their account executive to determine the level of participation by their local utility.