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Home Uplift – Application Process

You may qualify for a free home energy renovation

Now’s the time for qualified homeowners and renters to apply for the EPB and TVA Home Uplift (HUP) program which provides no-cost Home Energy Upgrades to qualifying homes in our community. Energy-saving home upgrades could include HVAC repair or replacement, insulation, weather stripping, more energy efficient lighting and other energy saving home improvements.

On average, Home Uplift participants have saved over $400 on their energy bills each year.

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Here’s how it works

If your application meets the initial criteria, EPB Energy Pros will contact you to schedule a free home energy assessment to finish confirming your eligibility. Then, they’ll identify the home improvements that can most effectively reduce your monthly power bill and increase comfort. Once you approve the recommended home energy upgrades, the EPB Energy Pros team will make arrangements for renovations at no cost to you. And rest assured, EPB and our partners carefully follow a rigorous set of health protocols to keep you, your family and our team members safe.

Since launching in 2015, EPB has worked with hundreds of homeowners through Home Uplift to provide upgrades that have dramatically reduced their power bills, energy usage and significantly enhanced the comfort and air quality of their homes

Home Uplift is a community-driven program is staffed by EPB Energy Pros with funding from EPB, TVA, City of Chattanooga, and TDEC.

How to qualify

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements and complete the application (see below):

  • You must live in the EPB service territory.
  • You must be a homeowner or renter with landlord consent.
  • You must meet the State of Tennessee's WAP income standards.

Additional qualifications for renters:

If you are applying for a Home Uplift for a property you rent, you must be an EPB Energy account holder. This electric account should be in your name unless the landlord is the account holder. In addition, consent by your landlord is required for participation.

Funds are limited so apply now!

If you think you may qualify based on the information above, please follow the instructions and use the forms provided below to apply.

Your application will be assessed by an independent third-party to determine eligibility, and EPB will work with confirmed participants on a first come, first serve basis while funds are available.

Application for Homeowners

  1. If you are a homeowner, please download and complete the Homeowner Application including proof of income for all individuals living in the household above age 18: Homeowner Application
  2. If your application shows zero income, you must complete and submit this Zero Income Certification along with your application form: Zero Income Certification
  3. Once you have completed, the appropriate forms, please follow the directions in the application to submit them.

Application for Renters

If you are applying as a renter, you must be the EPB Electric Account Holder for the residence, and bills should be in the applicant’s name unless the landlord is the account holder. Landlord consent is required for participation; landlord must sign and date the renter’s application and agree to certain conditions for the home to qualify for HUP. There are no income requirements for landlords.

  1. If you are a renter, please download and complete the Homeowner Application including proof of income for all individuals living in the household above age 18 and be sure to have your landlord sign and date your application: Renter Application
  2. If your application shows zero income, you must complete and submit this Zero Income Certification along with your application form: Zero Income Certification
  3. Once you have completed, the appropriate forms, please follow the directions in the application to submit them.

Note: Up to 30% of FY 21-22 HUP participants may be renters.

Have Questions?

If you or your landlord have questions about this application and need assistance, call 1-888-986-7262.

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