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Tulare Contractor Training Invitation

Calling all contractors who work in Madera and Tulare Counties!

Are you frustrated when you propose an energy upgrade but your customers
 have no way to finance it? We may have a solution!



The California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing (CHEEF) is launching the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Assistance Program (REEL) aimed at providing attractive unsecured financing options to help residential customers complete more energy efficient projects.

You’re invited to:

Meet & Greet with Valley Oak Credit Union & REEL Program Training Session

When:   April 13, 2016 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00am – 11:00am (Breakfast Served)
Where: SCE Energy Education Center, Edison Building 4175 South Laspina Street
                Tulare, CA  93274
           
To register for the free training, email The CHEEF with your business name, phone number and contact person to cheef@treasurer.ca.gov. Seating limited to 30 contractors.

More information at: www.thecheef.com

REEL Program Benefits for Your Customers:
  • 100% financing
  • Rates starting at 7.41% (1-15 year term)
  • Less than perfect credit scores may qualify (FICO as low as 580)
  • Add up to 30% of loan amount for other home improvements

REEL Program Benefits for You:
  • Close more deals and expand your customer base
  • Receive up to $7,000 in co-op marketing funds
  • Get featured on the statewide EnergyUpgradeCA.org website.
  • Access free training to help your company drive volume and increase project scope
  • Earn BPI Continuing Education Credit by completing free trainings
  • No cost to participate

Tulare Contractor Training Invitation

Calling all contractors who work in Madera and Tulare Counties!

Are you frustrated when you propose an energy upgrade but your customers have no way to finance it? We may have a solution!

The California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing (CHEEF) is launching the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Assistance Program (REEL) aimed at providing attractive unsecured financing options to help residential customers complete more energy efficient projects.

You’re invited to:
Meet & Greet with Valley Oak Credit Union & REEL Program Training Session
When:   April 13, 2016 (Wednesday)
Time:     8:00am – 11:00am (Breakfast Served)
Where:  SCE Energy Education Center, Edison Building
                4175 South Laspina Street
                Tulare, CA  93274
           
To register for the free training, email The CHEEF with your business name, phone number and contact person to cheef@treasurer.ca.gov.  Seating limited to 30 contractors.
More information at: www.thecheef.com

REEL Program Benefits for Your Customers:
  • 100% financing
  • Rates starting at 7.41% (1-15 year term)
  • Less than perfect credit scores may qualify (FICO as low as 580)
  • Add up to 30% of loan amount for other home improvements

REEL Program Benefits for You:
  • Close more deals and expand your customer base
  • Receive up to $7,000 in co-op marketing funds
  • Get featured on the statewide EnergyUpgradeCA.org website.
  • Access free training to help your company drive volume and increase project scope
  • Earn BPI Continuing Education Credit by completing free trainings
  • No cost to participate

Money Monday: CEC 3% Loans

With the final reports been sent in on the last of the ARRA funded energy efficiency projects (our whopper of a report was sent off today, thanks, Mike!) many local governments are wondering how they can keep the momentum going.  Well, the California Energy Commission has come up with an way to help!

Utilizing a revolving loan funded program, the CEC is accepting 3% interest loan applications for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects from all eligible entities: Cities, Counties, Public Schools & Colleges, Public Care Institutions, Public Hospitals and Special Districts.  Residential and commercial projects are non-profit institutions are not eligible for these funds.


So what could be funded?  Well, the laundry list covers some of our favorite proven energy and capacity saving type projects, including:
  • LIGHTING SYSTEMS
  • PUMPS & MOTORS
  • STREETLIGHTS & LED TRAFFIC SIGNALS
  • AUTOMATED ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS/CONTROLS
  • BUILDING INSULATION
  • ENERGY GENERATION INCLUDING RENEWABLE & COMBINED HEAT/POWER PROJECTS
  • HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING MODIFICATIONS
  • WASTE WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT
Of course, energy efficiency projects must be technically and economically feasible.  

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis for eligible energy projects.  Please see the notice and loan application for qualifications, available at the link below.  Or, if you prefer to talk to a human being try the very helpful Karen Perrin at (916) 654-4104.

For more information: http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/financing/index.html


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Grants For Urban Greening Projects Available



Urban greening takes a variety of forms - from green rooftops such as what we blogged about here to an urban-greening plan such as that being developed by Alameda officials - and is growing as governments and people become more interested in clean energy, sustainable living and the effects of greenhouse gases.

Local governments and other organizations interested in funding urban-greening programs might be able to capitalize on grants that are accepting applications through May 15.

More information can be found by clicking on this link: http://www.carbonconscious.us/funding/.

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