Building a New Home?

Volunteer Energy Cooperative Offers Incentives for All-Electric New Homes

New Home Construction Program Guidelines 

VEC Provides:

• $50 VEC electric bill credit to new homes’ decision maker
• Free TVA approved inspection

Requirements:

• Home must have been completed for no more than 12 months 
• Home must be all-electric (electric heating and cooling, water heating, dryer, etc.)* 
• Home must have a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating of 83 or better, typically including… 
• R-30 insulation in the attic**
• R-19 insulation in a cathedral ceiling**
• R-13 insulation in outside walls**
• R-19 floor insulation** 
• Windows with a U-value of .5 or lower (prefer low glass)**
• Heat pump with a SEER rating of 13 or higher**
• Not more than 12.5% glass**
• Agree to a TVA approved inspection

How to Apply:

After permanent power is connected to the dwelling and the heating and cooling system is operational, complete the New Home Inspection form and return it  to your local VEC office. VEC will arrange for a TVA approved inspector to contact you to arrange an inspection. 

For more information contact your local VEC office. 

*Gas logs and dual-fuel heat pumps are acceptable in all-electric homes. To qualify for the energy right® New Home program, water heaters must have a tank. 

**HERS ratings can vary widely depending on design and location. Including the items listed here during construction will typically increase a home’s HERS rating; however, the actual HERS rating of any house can only be determined after construction is complete. 

New Home Inspection Form (pdf)

Lifetime Water Heater Electric Bill Credit

Now, owners of all-electric new homes who install a qualifying lifetime-warranty water heater can get an additional $100 credit on their VEC electric bill.