Energy Saving Grants in Nashville
- The Metropolitan Action Commission administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The program helps families save on their utility bills with a payment subsidy. To qualify for LIHEAP, you must meet the income limit level for your household size. Your account must be in active status to qualify for assistance. If your account requires a security deposit or reconnection fee, you are not eligible for help. Homeowners and renters qualify for assistance payments.
- The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency in Nashville administers the Weatherization Assistance Program. Income-eligible families can qualify to have their homes retrofitted with energy saving weatherization measures. Typical measures include installing insulation, caulking and replacing appliances with EnergyStar appliances. Renters living in a complex with up to four units and homeowners are eligible for assistance. The total household income cannot exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level to qualify for weatherization services. The family is required to provide income verification with the application.
- In 2010, the Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Smyrna obtained funding from the Energy- Efficiency Loan Program. The program, administered through the state of Tennessee and the Tennessee Valley Authority, provides below market rate loans for energy efficient improvements. Up to 100 percent of the project costs are eligible to be financed. Equipment replacement or upgrades, lighting and renewable generation projects are eligible for the loan program. Loans typically range from $20,000 to $1 million. The goal of the program is to help support businesses in achieving long-term energy solutions and reduce operating costs.
- The Nashville Energy Works Program provides free home energy evaluations to Nashville residents. Upfront energy evaluation typically costs $150. After the evaluation is completed, the homeowner is provided a Energy Action Plan that outlines specific energy improvements for the home. Energy evaluations are provided on a first come first serve basis. Homeowners can receive a $50 credit per month for up to six months on their electric bill when they sign up for the NEW program as a team. Up to six homeowners can make up a team. If all team members complete their Energy Action Plans, the homeowners will earn the total amount of credits. The program also provides a $1,000 incentive to make energy-efficient home improvements.
