Howard lives in an older home that was built in the 1960s, and appliances around his home were either outdated or malfunctioning. Having an autistic son and a family to care for, Howard knew he needed to do something to make his home more liveable.
Howard’s Uplift application process was quick and simple, and he was approved shortly thereafter. Contractors came out and replaced his hot water heater, HVAC unit, and also made repairs to his roof.
Because of the Home Uplift program, Howard avoided spending thousands of dollars in repairs, and was able to get trees in his yard removed with money he saved.
Howard J.
Home Uplift Recipient
Xaviera bought an Antioch home that was built in the late 1980s. She and her daughter live there and love their home, but the home had a lot of older appliances that weren’t energy efficient, causing Xaviera to have a higher monthly power bill.
She heard about the Home Uplift program from a friend, and decided to attend a workshop to learn more about it. She applied and got approved, and was able to get a new HVAC unit.
Before the installation, she had difficulty regulating the temperature in her home. Now, her home is more comfortable, she saves money on her monthly bill and has more money to support her daughter’s extracurricular activities.
Xaviera W.
Home Uplift Recipient
Elizabeth lives in her Northeast Nashville home with her son and grandson. Her home is older, and needed many renovations when she first moved in. She first learned about the Home Uplift program through a bill insert she got in the mail.
Elizabeth applied for the Home Uplift program and once she was approved, contractors replaced windows in her home, insulated the attic and made several other renovations.
Prior to getting those renovations, her utility bill was very high in the winter, ranging from about $500-$600 monthly.
Today, Elizabeth’s monthly power bill is under $300 a month, and the temperature in her home feels just right.
Elizabeth H.
Home Uplift Recipient
NES believes that one of the best ways to help our customers is by helping them lower their energy costs. That’s why we have partnered with TVA to bring Home Uplift to our community. The Home Uplift program doesn’t just provide savings on utility bills – it creates changes that improve the quality of life for the residents of the home, making it possible for them to stay in their homes safely, longer. Eligible homes will receive up to $10,000 in energy-saving upgrades such as insulation, duct sealing, low-flow shower heads and more.
Review the criteria and complete the application for an evaluation of your home. Single family homes as well as rented homes are eligible to participate in Home Uplift.
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Project Help is a long-standing program offered by NES that allows customers to add a specific dollar amount to their monthly bill payment. All collected funds are used to provide temporary utility bill assistance, managed and distributed by NeedLink Nashville.
Click “Learn More” to visit the website to see if you qualify for Project Help or click Apply Here to apply today.
The Metro Action Commission offers utility bill assistance to Davidson County residents through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and HOPE program, in addition to their other services.
For customers outside of Davidson County, contact Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency to apply for utility bill assistance. Mid-Cumberland offers utility bill assistance through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). MCCAA also offers an educational program to help make your home more energy efficient.
The Nashville Response Fund resource page was created to help you connect with local agencies which may be able to help you with much more than your utility bill.
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) offers utility bill assistance under the rental relief program. The online application can be found on the THDA portal or by calling the THDA Rent Relief call center (844-500-1112) and speaking with a program representative.
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NES issues a cutoff warning when you have an outstanding balance from the previous billing cycle. The improved bill design makes it easy to tell if you are behind. Past due balances are prominently displayed in a gold box under the total amount due. Most of the time, we can help you with a payment extension, so contact us right away. You can use our automated system to set it up quickly and easily.
If you need guidance, our Customer Relations Department is here for you. Made up of the most compassionate Nashvillians around, we want nothing more than to help you keep the power running in your home.
When you call one of our advisors, we will go through all your options that could include a payment extension or temporary bill assistance to address your immediate need. We can also walk you through billing programs like e-bill, Balanced Billing and Autopay that can help in the long run.
NES Customer Relations – 615-736-6900
Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Benjamin is a married father of three young children. His wife has chronic health conditions that do not allow her to work. As a result, she is in need of continual care. Benjamin has been working from home as much as possible and caring for his wife and children, but his business has slowed and he is getting less hours due to the COVID pandemic. NeedLink Nashville was able to step in and provide some much needed assistance for Benjamin with his electric bill.
Jessica is an older lady who has multiple health conditions, including a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. With Jessica’s multiple medications and a surgery this past year, she has had difficulty being able to pay all her bills. NeedLink Nashville was proud to be able to assist Jessica with her electric bill and ease a little of her burden.
Melissa had extensive home damage during the Nashville tornado. After getting repairs to her home, the Covid pandemic hit. Melissa, who gets income from a vacation property rental, was unable to use this income to assist with her bills. NeedLink Nashville was fortunately able to assist Melissa with her electricity in order to give her some relief on her bills.
NES believes one of the best ways to help our customers is by helping them lower their energy costs. You can schedule a virtual or in-person home energy evaluation to learn what upgrades your home needs to be its most energy-efficient by registering here or call 1-855-237-2673
For questions about bill payments, service disconnections and more, visit our Help/FAQs page on our main website.
