Home Energy Savings Program

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Hand On Nashville's Home Energy Savings (HES) Program engages volunteers in improving the energy efficiency, comfort, and safety of North and East Nashville homes owned and occupied by very-low-income homeowners. We also educate homeowners and volunteers alike about the importance of conserving energy in the home to save the earth's precious resources and reduce utility bills. Utility analysis of each home allows us to measure the environmental impact of our work.

If you have questions, or would like to sign up a group to volunteer, contact:

Jaclyn Mothupi
Director of Sustainability
(615) 298-1108 Ext. 405
jaclyn@hon.org

The HES Program also works in hundreds of homes owned and occupied by flood survivors, helping them regain financial stability by reducing energy usage and expense through the support of The River Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and others. The HES program completed 100 flood-impacted homes in 2012.

 

How You Can Get Involved

HES projects are available weekly, and are perfect for individuals or groups of 8 to 10. No experience is necessary! Our on-site Project Leaders will provide guidance, materials, and safety equipment. View and sign up for HES projects.


What To Expect at an HES Project

  • Our two HES Project Leaders will provide guidance, materials, and safety equipment on site.
  • Please wear comfortable work clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.
  • Lunch, water, and snacks are provided.
  • At the beginning of each project, an orientation will offer information about energy conservation, the program's benefits, and the day's work.
  • Repairs may include installing insulation, weather stripping, low-flow shower heads, CFL bulbs, and other upgrades to make homes more efficient.
  • You may even learn a thing or two about making your own home more energy efficient!

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I had a great time and met good people. I learned a lot about home insulation and where homes lose their energy. Jaclyn was great.

— HES Volunteer

Home Energy Savings Program - By the Numbers

Program metrics to date:

  • 232 homes completed
  • 22% HES average air infiltration reduction
  • 712+ volunteers engaged
  • $68,698 in volunteer economic impact
  • 2,812 Compact Florescent Bulbs installed
  • 844 tons (1,687,200 pounds) of CO2 emissions reduced.*
  • ... and counting!

*Over its lifetime, one single CFL bulb prevents 600 pounds of carbon dioxide from heating the atmosphere.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their generous investments in HON's Home Energy Savings Program: 

Energy Stars: $500,000+

The River Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Energy Savers: $10,000+

Cities of Service/Bloomberg Philanthropies
Corporation for National and Community Service
The Frist Foundation
HCA Foundation
Ingram Industries, Inc.
LetterLogic
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
The T&T Family Foundation
Village Real Estate Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

House Sponsors

Bridgestone
CBRE Inc.
CSX Corporation
Cummins
Nashville Home Energy Solutions
The Grand Ole Opry

The Melkus Family Foundation
Schneider Electric
Urban Land Institute


This program supports two efforts of Mayor Karl Dean's Office - Impact Nashville's Service Plan and the Office of Environment and Sustainability - to reduce the city's greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2020. Impact Nashville mobilizes volunteers to assist with the city's greatest needs in the areas of environment and education. The Office of Environment and Sustainability helps develop and expand green initiatives.