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Local Government Energy Loan Program

How can you make your building and processes more energy efficient, comfortable & less costly to operate? Depending on your facility needs, there are many cost effective projects that will make your building and processes more energy efficient. Local governments across Tennessee are improving their facilities by:

  • Replacing worn and inefficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems
  • Upgrading lighting systems and controls
  • Adding insulation and energy efficient windows
  • Replacing boilers, motors and HVAC equipment with up-to-date, state-of-the-art equipment

How can the Local Government Energy Loan Program help you finance energy efficiency improvements?

All units of Tennessee city and county governments are eligible. Examples of eligible facilities include K-12 public schools, administrative facilities, jails, libraries, courthouses, fire halls and water departments.

  • Free energy audit and technical assistance
  • Up to $500,000 available per applicant
  • 3% interest rate over 7 years
  • Government buildings located in "Main Street" or "3-Star" communities may qualify for interest-free loans
  • Lump sum annual payments

How can you participate in the Local Government Energy Loan Program?

We will provide technical expertise and nonbiased information, showing how you can save energy and money. To learn more about the program, call the TECD Energy Office (800.342.1340).

  • We will provide free assistance to identify areas where you can save energy and money
  • We will assist your administrative staff in processing the necessary forms
  • We will work with your facility staff to choose the right kind of equipment to fit your needs.

Still not sure that you want to participate?

Every day you delay results in your energy and maintenance costs being higher than necessary. Let TECD show you how you can finance energy efficiency improvements that improve and solve your deferred problems. You may be interested in knowing that:

  • A survey conducted of Tennessee schools demonstrated that 69% of all schools need help in identifying cost-saving projects.
  • 56% indicated that finding money for the technical expertise to identify savings is a problem.
  • We provide this assistance free of charge!

    Tennessee Local Government Energy Loan Program
    A service of the Tennessee Department of Economic &
    Community Development Energy Division

    To find out more, call 1-800-342-1340

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