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New
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Homes must be energy-efficient and
all-electric. Dual fuel heat pumps and gas logs are
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A TVA Energy Services Technician will
determine a home's energy-efficiency rating using the Home
Energy Rating System Software. Ratings are based on the
energy-efficiency of the heat pump, insulation, windows,
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The energy right New Homes
Program allows homeowners and builders to use their choice
of heating and air contractors, however heat pumps must
meet TVA standards for the home to qualify. |
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If possible, a homeowner or builder should
contact us before construction begins in order to ensure
the home will qualify for a rebate.
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energy
right New
Home Rebates - New
Incentives
Homes that
meet
the energy right standards will receive a free home
inspection to ensure that your home's construction meets
the energy right standards. You will also receive
a $100 credit on your electric bill.
To be eligible for the rebate, the home owner or
builder must complete and submit a "Request
for Inspection" form for the energy
right New Home Program after your home has
passed the final electrical inspection. You may obtain this form
at your local SVEC office or download it here.
The energy right® New Homes program New homes which meet the qualifying standards will receive a $100 credit on their electric bill
• Ceiling insulation R-30 throughout
attic
• Wood Framed Walls R-13
• Attic Walls (knee walls) R-19 or R 13 with R4 insulated sheathing
• Conditioned (finished) basement wall R-10 - continuous insulation, R-13
in framed wall
• Framed Floors - non- conditioned space R-19
• Floors extended over outside air R-30
• Crawl Space Walls (no floor insulation) R-10 continuous insulation (2
inches styrofoam)
• Slab-on-grade R -5, 2 ft depth
• Windows Double-pane, U-value .50
• Doors Wood or Steel/Fiberglass
insulated
• Heating/Cooling Heat pump -13 SEER/7.7 HSPF minimum, Dual Fuel
allowed
• Water heating Electric - energy factor of .92- 40 gal/.90- 50 gal/.86-80
gal
• All electric Appliances Gas logs are allowed
• Duct System R-6 or greater with a tight seal (Mastic
recommended)
• All joints, seams, penetrations, openings between window and door assemblies and their respective jambs and framing, and other sources of air leakage through the building envelope shall be caulked, gasketed, weatherstripped, wrapped or otherwise sealed to limit uncontrolled air
movement.
Upgrade to a high efficiency water heater with a lifetime tank warranty and you could qualify for an EXTRA $100 credit.
See details below. If you have any questions you may call Joan Davis - 837-5045 or Cathy Black - 837-5044 or 1-800-923-2203. You may e-mail us at jdavis@svalleyec.com or cblack@svalleyec.com.
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Remember, homes may rate differently based on design and
location. These are only guidelines..
If you have any questions or to get a new home on the
inspection list, you may call Cathy Black - 837-5044 or
Joan Davis - 837-5045 or 1-800-923-2203. You may e-mail
us at cblack@svalleyec.com
or jdavis@svalleyec.com.
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For a limited time TVA and SVEC offer an extra $100 to customers building a new home for the installation of one lifetime warranty electric water heater in a single family new home under the
energy right New Home program.
- All eligible homes must be completed after April 1,
2007
- A dated receipt for the water heater and an "SVEC
Request for energy right New Home Inspection
Form" must be turned in.
- The customer will receive a $100 rebate in addition
to the $100 rebate he/she receives for building an energy
right home.
- Two manufacturers, Marathon and Whirlpool, currently offer lifetime warranty electric water heaters in the
marketplace.
- All Marathon models are eligible
- Marathon water heaters are available through a Rheem/Ruud dealer
- The eligible Whirlpool water heaters are the “Self Cleaning with Energy Smart Control,” 50 or 80 gallon models. These models can be purchased through Lowe’s.
- For additional information on these water heaters you may visit the manufacturer websites, www.marathonheaters.com and
www.whirlpoolwaterheaters.com/products/electric/
- New homes that do not have one of these water heaters but meet the minimum rating
are still eligible for $100 credit on their electric
bill (see above section on new home rebates). For more information on this special promotion call your local SVEC office or Joan Davis at 1-800-923-2203 extension 5045.
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| Heat Pump Financing from
energy right - Limited
time 6% financing for 14 SEER and above |
- The
energy right®
Program
is offering a high efficiency heat pump financing
promotion through
September 15, 2010.
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The
promotional interest rate is 6%.
The promotional rate will apply to all
heat pumps with a minimum of SEER
14 (
Split
or Packaged) and Advanced Heat Pumps.
Except for the high efficiency requirements
the special promotion the guidelines for this
program remain the same as for all other heat
pumps. These guidelines are as follows:
- Financing is for the installation of a new
electric heat pump in an existing home in the SVEC service
area
- Heat pump MUST have a minimum SEER rating of
13
- Fixed, low interest rate of only 8%.
- 10-year financing with no penalty for early pay-off.
- Applicants must be the homeowners and have at least
one year of good credit history with SVEC
at the current location.
- All manufactured homes must be on a permanent foundation and underpinned. Applicants must be the property owner.
- A $20 non-refundable processing fee is required
to be turned in with the completed application and
"Agreement to Participate." form to
apply for the loan. Note: applicants
must now provide a copy of a valid drivers license
or other official photo ID with application.
- Upon signing of the final paperwork, a fee set
by the State and based upon the amount of the loan
will be charged to the applicant's account to cover the filing.
The State of Tennessee requires these forms to
be renewed in 5 years. At that time, the
applicant's account will be charged the fee set by
the State. And when
the loan is paid off, the applicant's account will
be charged the cost of releasing the
UCC-1. (The State of Tennessee charges SVEC for the filing, re-filing and release of the
UCC-1-. SVEC then bills the applicant's account.)
- A qualified applicant can borrow:
1. For conventional (air source) electric heat
pumps (including ductwork and installation cost), $6,500 is available for units under 3
tons. An additional $1,000 is available if an electrical upgrade or extra insulation is required to meet TVA standards. For
units 3 tons and over, there is a maximum of
$10,000 which includes any electrical upgrade
or weatherization needed.
3. For advanced heat pumps including:
high efficiency ground source (geothermal) heat
pumps, variable speed
compressor units or triple
function units under 3 tons, $8,500 is
available; $12,000 is available for units 3
tons and over.
4. For homes requiring two units - Up to
$12,000 is available.
- Heat pumps must be installed by a member of the Quality Contractor Network.
Free estimates are available. Stop
by and pick up a list at any SVEC office or click on
the above link to download..
- Electrical inspections are required at no
additional cost to the customer, to assure quality installation.
- All heat pump installations are subject to a TVA
inspection before release of funds. This is free
of charge to the customer and is arranged by the
contractor.
- Payments are conveniently added to the recipient's monthly electric bill.
- To download a copy of the SVEC "Financing
Facts" and "Steps to Obtaining an SVEC
Electric Heat Pump Loan," click
here.
- To download a copy of the application, click
here.
- To down load a copy of the "Agreement
to Participate" click here.
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| New Manufactured Homes meeting energy right standards |
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Ask your local dealer about a manufactured home that qualifies as
energy right. An energy efficient
home can save you up to 50% on your heating and cooling costs because they are equipped with:
- High-efficient, all-electric heat pump
- More Insulation (Ceiling R-28, Walls R-11, Floor R-22)
- Storm or Double-Pane Windows
- Under skirting
- Ground Vapor Barrier
- Greater Resale Value
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MECO Deluxe Cart
Electric Grill 
- Cost: $188.33 (tax included)
- A new advancement in state-of-the-art outdoor cooking uses the energy efficient concept of infrared
reflectivity to save energy that is normally wasted. It totally eliminates the need for lava rock.
- No fuss, no mess. You will be ready to cook in less than ten minutes.
- Stores Easily. Dramatic new shape is just the right size for today's families. It fits anywhere from
the smallest balcony to the largest patio.
- Easy to clean. Porcelain coated cooking grid and energy efficient reflector fit most dishwashers.
- Real outdoor taste. It is the instantaneous searing and burning of the dripping fats, not charcoal,
that gives food that characteristic outdoor taste. The reflector is positioned to drain away enough drippings to
prevent flare-ups.
- Large cooking space. Large cuts of meat, such as roasts, thick chops, whole chickens and fancy burgers
with all the trimmings can be prepared faster by cooking with the grill hood closed. The optional rotisserie allows
even larger cuts of meat to be cooked and will accommodate cuts up to nine inches in diameter (approximately a
twelve pound turkey).
- Cook rare and well done at the same time. The heating element adjusts easily to the DUAL LEVEL position
so you can cook one steak well-done while keeping yours rare. You can warm bread and grill steaks or cook shrimp
and steak simultaneously.
- Saves energy, saves money. You can cook for an hour at the high temperature setting for just pennies,
even in the highest electrical cost areas of the country.
- Sturdy construction. High quality steel forms and tubing are used throughout. All components are coated
with MECO's quality Dura FuseTM powder finish for
beauty and durability.
- Pre-assembled. All critical electrical and mechanical components, including the hinges and handles are
pre-assembled at the factory. The tabletop base attaches easily with just a few nuts and bolts.
- Instant heat control. The cooking temperature can be adjusted instantly from a steak searing high to
a bread warming low with the variable heat control. Bright graphics on the control knob shows at a glance whether
the grill is on or off and a highly visible pilot light shows when the element is
energized.
MECO Pedestal Tabletop Electric Grill
- Cost: $110.36 (tax included)
- Has all of the great features and advantages of
the larger electric grill but in a smaller size
- 1650-watt element
- 164-square inch cooking surface
MECO Electric Combo Water Smoker and Grill
 The
MECO Electric Combo Water Smoker converts to Lock &
Go Portable Electric Grill
- Cost: $94.55 (tax included)
- Interlocking base and body
- 380-square inch cooking surface
- Two nickel-plated cooking grids with handles for
two-level cooking
- Porcelainized, 5 1/2-quart water pan
- Heat-resistant wooden side and hood handles
- Sliding access door for checking and adding to the
water and wood chip levels
- Built-in temperature gauge
- Flavor channels direct smoke for maximum food
flavoring and add structural strength
- Heavy-duty, reinforced steel legs for extra
strength and durability
- UL-listed 1650-watt heating element
- Removable thermostatic control with
low-medium-high setting
- When used as a grill, reflector pan directs heat
to cooking surface
- Available in black or red high temperature, powder
paint finish
If you would like to purchase any
of the MECO grills
advertised and have it shipped directly to you,
please call your local SVEC service center
or 1-800-923-2203
or E-mail us.
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