Energy Efficiency Programs

Just a reminder about the many energy-efficiency programs that we offer:

My Account

Our My Account program has the following features:

o Electronic Bill Payment
o View Bill
o Make Payments
o View Payment
o Analyze Charges
o Explore Usage
o Find Ways to Save

Home e-Valuation (in My Account)

Home eValuation is a combination of numerous web tools. To start, login to My Account at www.mlgw.com and click the Home Energy Center tab. Answer the Home Profile and My Appliances question sets, then click My Report to view the initial results. (At this point, you will have qualified for the free energy efficiency kit from TVA. MLGW will identify qualified users at the end of each month, then forward names and addresses to TVA, which will mail the kits directly to customers.) If you want to explore more energy saving opportunities for your home, click on the Find Ways to Save link to answer detailed questions on weatherization, heating, cooling, hot water, water use, kitchen, lighting, pool/spa and other categories.

In-Home Energy Evaluation (IHEE)

MLGW and TVA are making it easier than ever to improve your home's energy efficiency while also saving money on your utility bill. With the new In-Home Energy Evaluation Program, you can reduce your energy usage and receive a cash incentive for installing certain home energy improvements.

Each recommended energy improvement you make is eligible for reimbursement of up to 50% of the installed cost, with a maximum rebate of $500 per household. These energy improvements also may qualify for up to $500 in Federal energy tax credits in 2011.

Green Power Switch

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), in partnership with MLGW and other electric utilities, has created Green Power Switch, a green energy pricing program designed to fund new sources of electric generation. By converting the energy in the sun, wind and methane gas, TVA now generates a portion of our electricity from renewable resources. This clean, green energy gets mixed into the overall electric supply, reducing the need for traditional generation.

EnergySmart Workshops

Want to learn how to caulk your windows, weatherstrip your doors, repair duct work and more? Sign up for a free Energy Smart workshop. All participants will receive a TVA Energy Kit worth $40.

New Kill-A-Watt Program

For those wondering just how much it costs to run their home appliances, Kill-A-Watt Checkout will help identify electricity-gorging culprits. The Kill-A-Watt devices can be checked-out from area libraries with a valid library card.

Determining consumption using Kill-A-Watt is easy. The electricity usage monitors plug into wall sockets. Plug an appliance into the monitor to assess energy usage. Each Kill-A-Watt is pre-programmed with MLGW rates. Knowing how much electricity it takes to operate an appliance can help residents manage electricity usage—potentially saving hundreds of dollars.