and last updated 2021-04-23 23:06:09-04 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â A new $750,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) will help NES customers make energy-efficient improvements to their homes. The funding will go toward the Home Uplift Program is a joint project between NES and the Tennessee Valley Authority. It's available to limited-income homeowners in the NES service area. TDECâs $750,000 grant builds upon TVAâs initial $750,000 contribution for Home Uplift. Customers who qualify, receive valuable energy efficiency upgrades. Eligible energy efficiency upgrades include air sealing, duct sealing/replacement, attic insulation, water heater and pipe insulation, wall insulation, HVAC clean and tune, HVAC replacement, windows and door replacement, heat pump water heater, refrigerator replacement, LED bulbs, and lowÂflow showerheads.