BrightRidge and TVA Celebrate Five Years of Home Uplift
Delivering Comfort and Savings to Northeast Tennessee
CIUDAD DE JOHNSON – BrightRidge and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have marked the fifth anniversary of their Home Uplift partnership, a program that has brought home energy enhancements to hundreds of lower income BrightRidge homeowners.
To date, BrightRidge and TVA have invested $3.86 million in the BrightRidge Electric service area and Uplifted 330 homes at no cost to the homeowner.
“Home Uplift is about improving quality of life and our community as a whole,” BrightRidge CEO Jeff Dykes said. “Lasting improvements to our housing stock improve affordability and comfort for lower income homeowners, while strengthening our communities.”
Since 2021, the Home Uplift partnership has:
- Improved 330 homes in BrightRidge’s service area with new HVAC systems, upgraded insulation, air-sealing and related improvements.
- Invested $3.86 million in total — ($1.97 million from BrightRidge)
- Averaged $12,393 per home in 2025 energy efficiency improvements.
- Delivered real savings: cutting roughly 3,876 kWh from annual energy use, a 20–30% reduction in bills.
“We’re proud to celebrate five years of partnership with Brightridge on our Home Uplift program,” said Scott Harrell, TVA Senior Program Manager for Residential Programs. “The work we do together helps people save money, reduces energy use and creates healthier home environments, which ties directly to TVA’s mission of making life better for those who live in the Valley region.”
Through July 2026, BrightRidge has allocated $414,009, to be matched by TVA, to improve an estimated 45 additional homeowners. Funding is limited so potential applicants should apply early.
Who’s Eligible & How to Apply
- Income requirement: Qualifying household income is approximately $50,200 or less for a family of two, or $64,400 or less in total household income for a family of four.
- Property: Owner-occupied, single-family homes within BrightRidge territory as well as modular or mobile units on permanent foundations.
- Deadline: Applications accepted until funds run out and served on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- To apply: You will need proof of income, a recent utility bill and ownership documentation, then visit: www.brightridge.com and search for Home Uplift at the top of the page or call the Energy Services & Marketing Department at 423-952-5142 for more information.
Also in 2026, BrightRidge & TVA are contributing $68,000 through TVA’s Community Care Fund to support the Holston Habitat for Humanity’s new affordable home development featuring 12 new, affordable, energy-efficient homes located near Science Hill High School, an estimated $900,000 project.
“BrightRidge remains a cornerstone for responsible regional growth and development,” Dykes said. “These contributions, matched by TVA, are making a real improvement in more affordable housing in our community, while helping our homeowners live more affordable and comfortable lives.”
Acerca de BrightRidge
BrightRidge es una empresa eléctrica de propiedad pública que presta servicios a 83.671 clientes en los condados de Washington, Sullivan, Carter y Greene. Es la décima compañía eléctrica local más grande en el área de servicio de la Autoridad del Valle de Tennessee. BrightRidge Broadband, una división de BrightRidge, ofrece servicios de fibra hasta las instalaciones simétrica de 10 GB líderes en el país a más de 30 000 ubicaciones en su área de servicio.