TVA Kits Forever

TVA has indefinitely extended the deadline for residential customers to qualify for a free energy kit when they complete a do-it-yourself energy audit through one of the channels described below.


As a reminder, here are methods through which customers can qualify for their free energy kit:

1. Customers who register for My Account at www.mlgw.com , login and complete the "Home Profile" and "My Appliances" question sets under the "Home Energy Center" tab will automatically receive a kit at their home address within 2-3 weeks. This is the PREFERRED METHOD as it utilizes the customer's actual billing history and MLGW rates to provide their report and recommendations. (Process takes less than 10 minutes.)

2. Customers who complete the energy right audit at www.energyright.com will automatically receive a kit at their home address within 2-3 weeks. However, this method does not use billing history or local rates, so it is an inferior approach that will produce less accurate information in their report.

3. Customers without Internet access can request a printed energy audit form, complete and return it. They will receive their report and kit through the mail (perhaps in separate deliveries) with 2-3 weeks. Again, this method does not use billing history or local rates, so it is an inferior approach that will produce less accurate information in their report. Customers can request a printed audit form by calling Residential Services at 528-4188.

The free TVA kit contains:

* Compact fluorescent bulb
* Filter whistle that sounds when the HVAC system filter is 80 percent clogged and needs to be changed
* Outlet and light switch gaskets - insulation to help stop drafts and save energy
* Faucet aerators (two) - water-saving filters that improve efficiency
* Hot water temperature card that measures temperature of hot tap water and indicates if thermostat adjustment is needed to save money and prevent water scalds
* Energy use thermometer gauge that helps check energy costs for heating and cooling.

Research in summer 2008 found that, based on actions customers took after they completed the online tools and received their kits, the average household would reduce electricity use by ~ 1,700 kWh. That's about $120 annually--so it pays to participate!