800-369-2111 News Jobs Member Login Outage Map Report Outage Select Page Energy Savings Conserving energy saves you money! Home and Business Energy Solutions Managing your energy usage efficiently at home or at a business can lead to big savings with some often small changes. Tri-County Electric and TVA have assessment tools that can help you identify areas where you can save on your energy usage. Through the TVA EnergyRight® Solutions program you can find practical ideas to implement immediately or to plan for in the future. For some of these strategies, there is financial assistance available to help you kick start your energy savings program. TVA EnergyRight® TVA EnergyRight® Solutions provides specific ideas you can implement right away to help you save money on your electric bills in your home or business. Beyond the benefit of saving money each month, there are other incentives to encourage you and to help you afford to make some of the changes. The TVA EnergyRight® Solutions can get you started with energy efficiency strategies that make the most sense for your individual lifestyle and will let you direct the most economical and environmentally friendly options. Click the logo to the right to explore solutions. Energy Savings with Tri-County Electric At Tri-County Electric we want to help you save money on energy costs. On this page we’ll continue to provide information, tips and programs that can help you save money on your utility bill for your home or business. If any of these programs are of interest, we’re happy to advise you on how to proceed in making the most of the opportunity. Just contact us! Powerful Money Saving Tips Powerful Money Saving Tips Audio Get Energy Savings Kit Audio Get Energy Savings Kit Heat Pump Loans Tri-County Electric offers heat pump loans through TVA’s Energy Right program for the installation of heat pumps in our member-owners residences. Electric heat pumps and dual fuel heat pumps are eligible for financing through this low-interest fixed-rate loan program.... read more Safety Demonstration Trailer Tri-County Electric teaches the importance of safety with electricity using our Safety Demonstration Trailer. Schools and civic groups in the areas serviced by Tri-County Electric can schedule the Safety Demonstration Trailer for a free interactive experience designed... read more Power Outage FEMA Advice Download FEMA's power outage preparedness guide here. Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. Power Outage FEMA Advice is available to help you prepare for and respond to an extended outage both at home and in the workplace. A... read more Dealing with Nuisance Insects In many areas of the country when cool, fall days arrive, Asian lady beetles (ladybugs), Harmonia axyridis and boxelder bugs, Boisea trivittatus, congregate on exterior walls. this leaves many of us dealing with nuisance insects. They typically choose the south and... read more Heating & Cooling a Learn more about how to save on heating and cooling with these tips. Not only will it mean your home is more efficient, you will save money on your energy bills. Q. How well is my home insulated? A. If you can see your ceiling joists, you need to increase the... read more Water & Lighting Savings Water and lighting savings can be found in inefficient water heaters, leaking faucets and the light bulbs you are using. These could be areas where you are losing money every month. Find savings tips you can implement at your home or office. Lighting Use... read more NOAA Public Alert Radio Tri-County Electric is doing its part to help keep our members informed of dangerous weather conditions. NOAA Public Alert Radio devices are available for members to purchase and have been installed in schools, hospitals and nursing homes. On behalf of its members,... read more Demand Response Program If the member-owner agrees to participate in our Demand Response Program, we waive the installation fee of $1,500. The goal of the program is to lower the demand charges the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) imposes on Tri-County Electric. The demand charge is based on... read more Tennessee Valley Solar Calculator Considering Solar? Tennessee Valley solar calculator can help you learn whether this is a good option for you by understanding the costs and potential savings of installing solar to your property. You can learn how solar energy works by clicking here. Click Solar... read more Standing Stone State Park Goes Green Standing Stone State Park goes green! Standing Stone State Park in Tennessee, a Tri-County member, has completed the Gold Recognition Level of the TN State Parks Go Green With Us Initiative and Guidelines. The guidelines include multiple areas of environmental... read more Take Charge of Your Water with a Rain Garden A Rain Garden is a landscape depression that can be filled with moisture-loving plants. You can take charge of your water with a Rain Garden. Hidden beneath the pretty plants is a natural storm water treatment system that allows 30% more water to infiltrate into the... read more Appliance Savings Use this calculator to help identify appliance savings tips. Find out how much energy the appliances in your home use with our online Appliance Calculator. It can add up to about 20% of your total consumption. Food Take the dollar bill test. Close your refrigerator... read more Energy Saving Checklist There are things you can do to lower your energy usage. Discuss these with your family so that everyone can do their part to decrease your electric bill. Take the energy right Home e-Valuation (do-it yourself energy audit), receive the free energy kit,... read more Surge Protectors Surge Protectors are the best defense for keeping appliances and other electrical items safe from damage due to weather and other power grid issues. Fluctuations in power supply can destroy the items you have plugged into sockets in your home or business. 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