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id: 10d8e037b0
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-13 13:38 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 21:48 CST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Nashville program offers free energy upgrades to up to 100 homes

Mayor Freddie O'Connell announced PowerBack Nashville, a pilot offering free energy evaluations and upgrades to up to 100 low-income homes affected by Winter Storm Fern.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/nashville/section/housing.md) · Entities: [PowerBack Nashville](/nashville/wiki/powerback-nashville.md), [Freddie O'Connell](/nashville/wiki/freddie-o-connell.md), [Tennessee Valley Authority](/nashville/wiki/tennessee-valley-authority.md), [Rebuilding Together Nashville](/nashville/wiki/rebuilding-together-nashville.md), [United Way of Greater Nashville](/nashville/wiki/united-way-of-greater-nashville.md)

## Coverage

- [WSMV 4 (NBC)](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/11/13/nashville-program-offers-up-100-households-free-home-energy-upgrades/), 2026-11-13 13:38 CST: Nashville program offers up to 100 households free home energy upgrades
- [FOX 17 WZTV](https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-program-to-offer-energy-evaluations-and-weatherization-for-storm-damaged-homes), 2026-11-13 14:54 CST: Nashville program to offer energy evaluations and weatherization for storm-damaged homes
- [NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS)](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/program-to-provide-free-home-improvements-to-some-low-income-residents-impacted-by-winter-storm-fern), 2026-11-13 15:21 CST: Program to provide free home improvements to some low-income residents impacted by Winter Storm Fern
- [WKRN News 2 (ABC)](https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/oconnell-powerback-nashville-lower-energy-bills-homes-affected-winter-storm-fern/), 2026-11-13 21:48 CST: O'Connell's PowerBack Nashville to lower energy bills for up to 100 low-income homes affected by Winter Storm Fern

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