WKRECC Residential Energy Audit Program (REAP)

 

Purpose:

WKRECC’s Residential Energy Audit Program (REAP) is designed to allow residential members access to home efficiency testing and an energy usage review, in an effort to improve their understanding of energy usage and the benefits of implementing energy-efficient upgrades within the home.

Eligible Participants:

The following criteria may be used to determine eligibility for REAP:

  1. Home must be an active account being served by WKRECC.
  2. Home must have had permanent electric service for a minimum of 1 year.
  3. Home must be served by its own electrical meter.
  4. Property must be a residential property (single-family, duplex, or rental).
  5. Participant must sign Participation Agreement.  If participant is renting, then Landlord and Tenant must sign Participation Agreement.

Energy Audit Process:

Each energy audit visit, if possible, should include the following items:

  1. Visual inspection and measurement of attic insulation.
  2. Visual inspection of windows/doors, with emphasis on broken glass/seals/weather stripping.
  3. Visual inspection of exterior wall surfaces.
  4. Visual inspection of water heater(s), noting EnergyStar ratings.
  5. Visual inspection of HVAC equipment, noting EnergyStar ratings.  If possible, record nameplate data to allow the research of SEER rating and age of unit.
  6. Visual inspection of refrigerator(s), freezer(s), and other equipment.
  7. Visual inspection of lighting systems (LED, CFL, incandescent, halogen, etc).
  8. Use of Infrared Thermography to illustrate insulation voids/failures, hidden moisture issues, faulty air sealing, etc.
  9. Use of blower door test to quantifiably measure air leakage in residential environments.
  10. Develop and issue a detailed report with recommendations for improving energy efficiency within the residence.

Participant Cost/Reimbursement:

Initial Cost of REAP Audit = $0

** If the participant, within (6) months of issuance of the REAP summary report, follows through and implements recommendations made within the REAP report (all or some), WKRECC will reimburse, via check, the cost of the improvements up to $50.  In order to qualify for reimbursement, the participant must provide a clean, legible copy of the receipt for the purchase of material used for the improvement, or a contractor’s receipt for the work being performed.

Has your heating and air conditioning unit failed or is it on its last legs?

Most people are unprepared for the expense of replacing their heating and air

conditioning unit That is where the WKRECC Heat Pump Loan Program, part of the TVA

EnergyRight Program, comes in. WKRECC customers who qualify can obtain a loan to

finance the purchase of a new qualified heat pump system. Loan terms up to 10 years

are available at an interest rate of 8%. The monthly loan payment will be billed on your

electric bill. Plus, the new heat pump unit will be installed by a member of TVA’s Quality

Contractor Network.

 

The process to apply for a loan can all be done online. To get started, follow the steps

outlined below:

 

■ Step 1- To begin the process of applying for the TVA loan click here You can also call 1-855-237-2673.

■ Step 2- Enter your ZIP code and select West Kentucky RECC as your power

Company, then complete the short form to create an account.

■ Step 3- At the “Apply for Financing” screen click on the “Apply for Financing” button.

■ Step 4- This will take you to a web form where you will fill out the application and upload a copy of your driver’s license and most recent utility bill.

■ Step 5- You will receive a notification of approval or denial to the provided email address within 48 hours.

■ Step 6- If you are approved click here https://energyright.com/residential/ to view a list of TVA approved contractors. Choose "West Kentucky RECC” as your local power company, then select “HVAC” to see contractors who can install your new HVAC unit. WKRECC suggests you obtain quotes from multiple contractors, then contact the one you would like to install your new HVAC unit.

■ Step 7- After your new unit is installed, the contractor will submit the installation information to EnergyRight. Your loan documents will be created and sent to you for your signature. The online loan closing is completely paperless - you can even sign electronically!

■ Step 8- Once you have signed your loan documents, your contractor will be paid.

■ Step 9- Soon after, the monthly loan installment will begin being billed each month on your normal West Kentucky RECC electric bill.

If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Clymer at 251.6972.