MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 13, 2026 – The City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will be announcing this Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 2:30 pm in the Hall of Mayors, that is receiving funding from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support the Efficient Homes for All Program, an initiative focused on improving energy efficiency and housing quality for low- to moderate-income residents.
Through this $500,000 grant, the City will provide targeted home repairs that help residents move forward in existing housing assistance programs, reduce energy costs, and create healthier living environments.
“This investment allows us to address gaps that prevent families from receiving needed home repairs while also building a stronger local workforce,” said Ashley Cash, HCD Director. “By improving housing conditions and reducing energy burdens, we are supporting both housing stability and long-term affordability for Memphis residents.”
The Efficient Homes for All Program prioritizes households that have been deferred or deemed ineligible for other home repair or energy-efficiency programs due to the condition of their homes. Many applicants to weatherization programs—such as those administered by MLGW, Shelby County, or the City of Memphis—are deferred because their homes require structural repairs that fall outside the scope of work allowed under federal regulations. By addressing these barriers first, the program enables more residents to qualify for additional energy-efficiency upgrades and long-term housing improvements.
TVA’s contribution strengthens the City of Memphis’ new Residential Repair and Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRRAP), which was created to serve households that were unable to move forward with weatherization assistance due to repair needs that fell outside the scope of allowable funding. By addressing these underlying structural and safety issues, RRRAP helps remove barriers that previously prevented families from accessing energy-efficiency improvements. Notably, the program’s first 65 beneficiaries are households that were previously deferred from weatherization services.
The program also includes workforce development opportunities for local contractors through scholarships and technical training. These efforts will primarily support the Moore Tech Weatherization Training House, an initiative strongly supported by TVA. Opened two years ago, this training hub helps address the shortage of licensed contractors in the local market. Through this investment, TVA and the City of Memphis aim to strengthen Memphis’ capacity to deliver critical home repair and energy-efficiency services.
“We’re proud to see our investment in the Moore Tech Weatherization Training Home continue to make a meaningful impact in the Memphis community by creating hands-on training opportunities while also delivering real benefits to local homeowners,” said Bert Robinson, TVA Senior State Director of Government & Community Relations. “By removing barriers to essential home upgrades, we aim to help families lower energy costs and improve long-term housing stability.
A limited pilot component of the program will also support site preparation and fee subsidies to help spur affordable infill development and address development barriers in distressed areas.
This initiative aligns with the City’s broader housing and sustainability goals, including the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan, the Memphis Area Climate Action Plan, and the Joint Memphis–Shelby County Housing Policy Plan.
For more information, you can call 901-636-7300 or email [email protected].