CEMC joins in-home energy program

Starting Oct. 1, Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation will participate in a pilot program designed to make your home more energy efficient and put cash in your pocket.

TVA’s In-Home Energy Evaluation Program provides cash incentives or financing assistance for home energy improvements such as replacement windows or additional insulation. The recommended energy-related home improvements are eligible for reimbursement of 50 percent of the installation cost up to $500, or for convenient financing.

The cost to participate is $150 which is fully refundable once improvements have been made.

It works like this:

• Call CEMC to arrange for an in-home energy evaluation by a TVA-certified evaluator.

• The evaluator reviews your home and makes a report listing the potential energy-efficiency modifications and available cash incentives or financing.

• Modifications must be made by a member of CEMC’s Quality Contractor Network, except for self-installed insulation.

• All home improvements must be completed within 90 days. It will then be inspected to ensure that everything is installed properly to maximize savings.

• After inspection, you will submit receipts for the completed work to be eligible for cash incentives. For financing, your contractor will be paid upon completion of the inspection.

The following items are not eligible for the cash incentive or financing option: water heaters, clothes washers or dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, installed garage doors, storm doors, window film/solar screens, room air conditioners or programmable thermostats on existing systems.

For more information call 1-866-441-1430