TVA's School Uplift Program

TVA's School Uplift Program

From MTE's Plugged In by Middle Tennessee Electric

May 29, 2026 · 30 min · Season 4 · Episode 4

About this episode

This episode discusses TVA's School Uplift Program and its impact on energy efficiency in schools across Middle Tennessee.

4 4 TVA's School Uplift Program What does it take to make schools more energy efficient—and how can students help lead the way? The latest episode of MTE’s PluggedIn Podcast dives into TVA’s School Uplift Program and the impact it’s having across Middle Tennessee. Hear from Kelli Hall, a SEEK—Students Exploring and Expanding Knowledge—teacher for grades 2 through 5 at Mt. Juliet Elementary School, which is one of this year’s School Uplift Grant winners; Sarah Cline, an Energy Coach with TVA’s EnergyRight School Uplift Program; and Shelby Smith, Community Relations Specialist with MTE about how schools are saving energy, earning grant funding and creating lasting benefits for students and families. Listen now to learn how programs like this are bringing Good Energy to our schools and communities. Questions/Suggestions? Email Communications@mte.com For more information go to MTE.com/PluggedIn To apply for the TVA School Uplift program, visit: tn.gov/eesi/rebate-center.html Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

People in this episode

Guests: Kelli Hall, Sarah Cline, Shelby Smith

Topics covered

  • energy efficiency
  • education
  • community impact
  • student involvement
  • grant funding

Keywords

  • TVA
  • School Uplift Program
  • energy efficiency
  • students
  • grant funding
  • Middle Tennessee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TVA, MTE

Places: Middle Tennessee, Mt. Juliet Elementary School

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