Tennessee

Heat pump incentives in Tennessee

No statewide rebate program

verified 2026-07

Incentives run through your utility

No unified state program. TVA EnergyRight and local power companies (Memphis Light Gas & Water, Nashville Electric Service) run programs that vary by territory.

Program source: energyright.com

Utility programs in Tennessee

These are the named utility and ratepayer rebates on file for Tennessee. You claim the one that serves your address, not the total. Each card carries the program’s own terms: what equipment qualifies, who is eligible, what the cap actually is, and whether it stacks.

TVA EnergyRight (statewide umbrella, 153 local power companies)

energyright.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

Statewide TVA EnergyRight residential program run through Tennessee's local power companies: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat; QCN installer required. Funded through 2027.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW)

mlgw.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA distributor: EnergyRight air-source heat pump / mini-split rebates (up to $800) available to electric-heat customers. Shelby County is heavily natural gas, so MLGW promotes heat pumps lightly; confirm current offering. Requires replacing existing electric heat; QCN installer required.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Available to MLGW ELECTRIC-heat customers replacing an existing electric heating source; gas-to-electric does not qualify. Shelby County is ~80% natural gas, so MLGW promotes heat pumps lightly. QCN installer; 90-day contractor claim / 60-day homeowner claim. Through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

Nashville Electric Service (NES)

nespower.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation. NES also runs income-qualified Home Uplift (avg ~$10,000 in free upgrades, <=200% FPL).

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack. Separate DOWNSTREAM path: NES Home Uplift gives income-qualified customers (<=200% FPL) an average ~$10,000 in free upgrades incl. heat pump; not stacked on the standard rebate for the same measure.

EPB (Chattanooga)

epb.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation. EPB Energy Pros give free home energy consultations and post-install QA.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)

kub.org

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation. KUB delivers the full EnergyRight rebate slate; also offers Home Uplift for income-qualified customers.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack. KUB also runs income-qualified Home Uplift (separate downstream path).

Middle Tennessee Electric (MTEMC)

mte.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation. Largest TN cooperative; $0-down EnergyRight financing available.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027. $0-down TVA EnergyRight financing available through MTEMC (loan, not a rebate).
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

Johnson City Power Board

energyright.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES)

energyright.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

Cleveland Utilities

energyright.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

Jackson Energy Authority

energyright.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

Sevier County Electric System

energyright.com

$800

maximum

You claim it after installFlat amount

TVA EnergyRight rebate delivered through this local power company: up to $800 air-source heat pump or $800 ductless mini-split (geothermal $1,500 also available). Requires replacing existing electric heat (no gas-to-electric); TVA Quality Contractor Network installer required. Confirm local participation.

Equipment that qualifies
Air-source heat pump >=15 SEER2 (TVA Preferred tier higher); ductless mini-split >=17 SEER2. ENERGY STAR-class equipment.
Who qualifies, and the cap
Must replace an existing electric heating source (electric furnace, strip/resistance heat, or older heat pump); gas-to-electric conversion does NOT qualify. Installer must be a TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; contractor initiates the claim within 90 days of completion, homeowner completes the claim within 60 days. Program funded through 2027.
Stacking
Stacks with other TVA EnergyRight measures on the SAME project (heat pump water heater, duct sealing, insulation, air sealing) for roughly $2,100 combined; one heat-pump rebate per system, not combinable with a second HP rebate on the same unit. No federal 25C/25D (expired 12/31/2025) and no DOE HEAR/HOMES (ended 2026) to stack.

What your system should be sized for

A heat pump in Tennessee should carry the house on the coldest design day, not the average one. These are the winter design temperatures our engine sizes against, in AHRI heating region IV (3,700 heating degree days at the Nashville reference metro).

CityDesign tempBasis
Nashville14°Festimated
Memphis18°Festimated
Knoxville16°Festimated

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  • Rebate amounts are estimates and subject to change. Verify current program terms and eligibility before quoting a final net price.
  • Eligibility varies by income, equipment efficiency, utility territory, and program funding availability.
  • State and utility programs only. Federal 25C/25D tax credits expired 12/31/2025 and the DOE HEAR/HOMES rebate programs ended 5/29/2026; neither is included.
  • After-install rebates are claimed by the homeowner after installation and are not guaranteed at the point of sale.