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Financial Incentives

Prescriptive Incentives

Prescriptive incentives are designed to be straightforward and easy to use for the more common energy efficiency measures. The idea is to select equipment that meets the efficiency levels designated in the applications, and apply for funding before purchasing the equipment. The incentive levels are pre determined based on the equipment ($/lighting fixture, $/ton of cooling, etc.). Incentives are capped at $22/student at the district level. Click on Applications on the left side of this page for more information on how to apply.

EESI Loans

School districts interested in applying for a loan from the Energy Efficient Council Fund should contact Ron Graham, Executive Director of EESI
to discuss the project and loan funds to be requested.

 

Click here for a copy of the Loan Agreement language. To apply for a loan, email your request to eesi.admin@tn.gov.

Custom Incentives

Custom projects that don’t fall into the prescriptive incentives are encouraged to propose for funding as a custom project. Only projects not eligible for prescriptive incentives can propose for custom incentives. Proposals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, based on technical merit and cost effectiveness. It is not expected that high cost, low energy savings measures such as roof or window replacements will qualify for funding. Eligible projects will qualify for an incentive of 50% of cost, capped at $22/student.