TVA and BVU Authority (Bristol Virginia Utilities customers, Virginia · Rebate
TVA EnergyRight Home Upgrade Rebates (Powell Valley Electric and BVU)
Run by TVA EnergyRight with your local power company (Powell Valley Electric Cooperative, BVU Authority)
Contractor-installed upgrades earn $500 to $800 for a heat pump, $800 for a mini split, $1,500 for a geothermal heat pump, $200 to $400 for central AC, and $300 each for attic insulation, wall insulation, air sealing and duct sealing, for customers of TVA-served power companies in Virginia.
Amounts
How much you get
Per upgrade, installed by a TVA Quality Contractor Network member: heat pump $800 (17 SEER2 or higher) or $500 (15 to 16.99 SEER2); ductless mini split $800 (17 SEER2 or higher); geothermal heat pump $1,500; central air conditioning $400 (17 SEER2 or higher) or $200 (15 to 16.99 SEER2); HVAC tune-up $50; duct sealing and insulation $300; envelope air sealing $300; attic insulation $300; wall insulation $300. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 17 SEER2 or higherHeat pump | $800 |
| 15 to 16.99 SEER2Heat pump | $500 |
| 17 SEER2 or higherDuctless mini split | $800 |
| Geothermal heat pump | $1,500 |
| 17 SEER2 or higherCentral air conditioning | $400 |
| 15 to 16.99 SEER2Central air conditioning | $200 |
| HVAC tune-up | $50 |
| Duct sealing and insulation | $300 |
| Envelope air sealing | $300 |
| Attic insulation | $300 |
| Wall insulation | $300 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Customer of a TVA local power company that offers EnergyRight rebates (Powell Valley Electric Cooperative confirms it does; BVU Authority is a TVA local power company).
Every rebated upgrade must be done by a member of TVA's Quality Contractor Network and meet TVA standards in effect on the installation date. The contractor submits the rebate.
What to doPick a contractor from the Quality Contractor Network search on energyright.com. Energy Efficiency Rebates (TVA EnergyRight) Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
Air source heat pump of 15 SEER2 or higher ($500) or 17 SEER2 or higher ($800).
- Heat pumps
Ductless mini split of 17 SEER2 or higher.
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you.
- Find a contractor in TVA's Quality Contractor Network.
- Contractor completes the upgrade and submits the rebate to TVA EnergyRight.
- Claim the rebate with the redemption code TVA EnergyRight emails you.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailHeat Pump Rebates (TVA EnergyRight) · Mini Split Rebate (TVA EnergyRight) · TVA EnergyRight Residential Services (Powell Valley Electric Cooperative) · BVU Authority (TVA local power company listing) · Heat Pump Water Heater (TVA EnergyRight)
Questions about applying855-237-2673
Stacking
Use it with
Financing for the same upgrade is available as va-powell-valley-heat-pump-financing.
TVA customers, Virginia
Heat Pump Financing (Powell Valley Electric Cooperative)
Up to $20,000 loan
On-bill financing of $2,500 to $20,000 at 8% APR for up to 120 months for a new heat pump, for PVEC members who own their home and have a credit score of 625 or more.
Checked Oct 20, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does TVA EnergyRight Home Upgrade Rebates (Powell Valley Electric and BVU) pay?
$50 to $1,500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a TVA or BVU Authority (Bristol Virginia Utilities customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in TVA and BVU Authority (Bristol Virginia Utilities customers, Virginia. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Every rebated upgrade must be done by a member of TVA's Quality Contractor Network and meet TVA standards in effect on the installation date.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Heat Pump Financing (Powell Valley Electric Cooperative). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 20, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Energy Efficiency Rebates (TVA EnergyRight)
- Heat Pump Rebates (TVA EnergyRight)
- Mini Split Rebate (TVA EnergyRight)
- TVA EnergyRight Residential Services (Powell Valley Electric Cooperative)
- BVU Authority (TVA local power company listing)
- Heat Pump Water Heater (TVA EnergyRight)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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