Complete a free Home Energy Check-up and get a free Energy Savings Kit!

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2025)—To help EPB customers save money, the EPB Energy Pros℠ are giving away free Energy Savings Starter Kits valued at $45 to customers who complete a Free EPB Home Energy Checkup℠ while supplies last. In addition to a $15 Elder’s Ace Hardware Gift Card provided by EPB, each free kit also includes easy-to-use energy savings resources from TVA:

• A $15 gift card to any Elder’s Ace Hardware provided by EPB
• An advanced, energy-saving power strip
• A door sweep
• An LED nightlight
• A faucet aerator and showerhead

Customer event: Meet the Pros on October 25 at Elder’s Ace

EPB Energy Pros will be on-site at the Highway 58 Elder’s Ace Hardware on Saturday, October 25 to answer customer questions about how they can lower their bill by taking steps to save energy:

• When: Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Highway 58 - Elder's Ace Hardware, 4921 Highway 58, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
• Why: Customers can ask EPB Energy Pros about home energy improvements they can make to their home and sign up for a Home Energy Checkup.

“October is National Energy Action Month and the best time to prepare homes for cold temperatures coming this winter, and head off higher energy bills,” said Elizabeth Hammitt, Director of Residential Energy and Environmental Solutions, EPB. “We’re grateful to Elder’s Ace Hardware for generously supporting our customers with gift cards so customers can put money toward the energy home improvements that will help them save energy and reduce cost.”

During Home Energy Checkups, EPB Energy Pros conduct thorough in-person assessments of customers’ homes, including attics, crawlspaces and living areas, to identify areas where improvements can help save energy. Customers receive detailed reports with suggestions on how to save when checkups are complete. Get a sneak peek of what happens during a Home Energy Checkup here.

“We’re proud to support EPB Energy Pros because they help our community save energy and live more comfortably,” said Tom Glenn, President, Elder’s Ace Hardware. “This is a great opportunity for our customers to access even more local, trusted expertise.”

As our community’s energy experts, EPB Energy Pros were recently recognized for helping customers save money by TVA as the East Regional Champion in Total Energy Savings. Free home energy advice and resources are available to help all customers improve efficiency through in-person or phone consultations at epb.com/energypros:

• EPB Home Energy Checkups℠: In-person visits that provide personalized recommendations about cost-effective ways to make homes more energy efficient.
• 30-Minute Calls with a Pro: Address questions or concerns about home energy efficiency via phone.
• Home Energy Rebate Program with TVA: EPB Energy Pros help customers navigate the rebate program, which offers savings on qualifying HVAC systems, ductwork, insulation and air sealing.

“EPB Energy Pros are trained to provide specialized advice to our residential customers so they can reduce home energy use,” said John Watts, Senior Supervisor, Energy Services. “Our team focuses on recommending solutions that make the biggest impact on energy usage so customers can enjoy savings.”

As our community’s energy experts, EPB Energy Pros offer expertise on a wide range of efficiency topics to residential customers:

• Home renovations: At customer request, perform Quality Assurance Checkups when projects are complete.
• Appliance advice: Identify energy-efficient appliances for a range of budgets.
• Solar and EV charger installations: Advise on best practices, work with customers during installation, and provide free, third-party verification of completed work (EPB does not sell or install solar panels or EV chargers).

EPB Energy Pros also serve customers in need through Home Uplift, a partnership with TVA EnergyRight®, to provide home energy improvements at no charge to qualifying customers. Recipients save an average of $450 per year on energy costs.

Call 423-648-1372 or visit epb.com/energypros to learn more about home energy efficiency tips or schedule time with an EPB Energy Pro.

About EPB

Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, EPB is a nationally recognized energy and communications provider with a mission to enhance quality of life for the people it serves across its 600-square-mile service area. Starting in 2010, EPB gained notice as a national model for building and utilizing its 100% fiber-to-the-home network to deliver cutting-edge services such as the world's fastest community-wide internet, now with service up to 25 Gig, and the nation's most advanced automated electric grid.

As a pioneer in fiber optic innovation, EPB also launched EPB Quantum℠ to provide access to cutting-edge quantum technology platforms and help innovators bring paradigm-shifting solutions into the real world. With the launch of EPB Quantum Network® in 2023 and EPB Quantum Computing℠ (coming in early 2026), EPB Quantum offers the most comprehensive, commercially available quantum technology platform in the U.S.

Learn more at epb.com and EPBQuantum.com.

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