TVA EnergyRight New Homes Incentives (single family, contractors only)

UpgradeProjectAmountUnit
HVAC SystemTVA Preferred Air Source Heat Pump1$1,500per system
HVAC SystemGeothermal Heat Pump$1,500per system
HVAC SystemMini Split - 22 SEER/21.0 SEER2 or higher$1,000per system
HVAC SystemMini Split - 19 SEER/18.0 SEER2$900per system
HVAC SystemMini Split - 18 SEER/17.0 SEER2$800per system
HVAC SystemAir Source Heat Pump - 22 SEER/21.0 SEER2 or higher$800per system
HVAC SystemAir Source Heat Pump - 19 SEER/18.0 SEER2$700per system
HVAC SystemAir Source Heat Pump - 18 SEER/17.0 SEER2$650per system
HVAC SystemAir Source Heat Pump - 17 SEER/16.1 SEER2$600per system
HVAC SystemAir Source Heat Pump - 16 SEER/15.2 SEER2$500per system
HVAC SystemCentral Air Conditioner - 18 SEER/17.0 SEER2 or higher$300per system
HVAC SystemCentral Air Conditioner - 17 SEER/16.1 SEER2$200per system
HVAC SystemCentral Air Conditioner - 16 SEER/15.2 SEER2$100per system
HVAC SystemDual Fuel Heat Pump - 18 SEER/17.0 SEER2 or higher$600per system
HVAC SystemDual Fuel Heat Pump - 16 SEER/15.2 SEER2$400per system
Water HeatingHeat Pump Water Heater$500per unit
Whole HomeHERS Rated Whole Home (≤70)2$300per home
Whole HomeElectric Vehicles Connectivity 3$150per home
1 Defined as a minimum 15.2 SEER2 and 8.1 HSPF2 all-electric heat pump with a variable speed compressor, excluding two-stage compressors, system produces 100% of rated heating capacitywithout backup heat at 17 degrees F, cooling capacity cannot exceed 125% of cooling load at design conditions, and is installed by a manufacturer certified installer. Builder must provideManual J 8th edition with project submission.
2 This incentive may only be coupled with Electric Vehicle Connectivity and may not be combined with any other program incentives.
3 To be eligible for the “Electric Vehicle Connectivity” incentive, a dedicated 240-volt (minimum 40-amp rated) electrical circuit and receptacle (and/or an UL 2594 certified electric vehicle charging station) must be installed in a new, single-family home in a garage or similar space intended for electric vehicle charging. Third-party vendors and electric vehicle charging businesses do not qualify for this incentive.

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