Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance - Residential Loan Programs

March 15, 2017

Summary

The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance provides loans for single family residencies and owner occupied duplexes in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties in Ohio and Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Kentucky. To qualify for loans, homeowners must be within the Energy Alliance service territory, adhere to ENERGY STAR® minimum standards, and the upgrade must be completed by a participating Energy Alliance home performance contractor or installer.

Homewoners can review what energy efficiency upgrades are available and apply for either a 6.99% Whole Home loan (which requires a Whole Home Energy Assessment) or a 9.99% Improvement Specific loan from $1,000 - $20,000 on upgrades such as:

Envelope air sealing
Insulation
Ductwork air sealing
Heating and Cooling (Including geothermal)
Water heaters (Including Solar Water Heaters)
Appliances
Windows/doors/skylights
Lighting

Solar photovoltaics (for Whole Home Loans only)

For more information see the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance web site. Greater Cincinnati also offers a rebate program for homeowners who upgrade their home with energy efficient equipment.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Local
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Ohio
Incentive Type:	Loan Program
Web Site:	http://greatercea.org/residential/gchelp-financing/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat Solar Photovoltaics Geothermal Heat Pumps Clothes Washers Dishwasher Refrigerators/Freezers Dehumidifiers Ceiling Fan Water Heaters Lighting Heat pumps Air conditioners Duct/Air sealing Building Insulation Windows
Maximum Loan:	$20,000
Loan Term:	Up to 10 years
Interest Rate:	6.99% for Whole Home loans 9.99% for Improvement Specific loans

Contact

Name:	Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance
Organization:	Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance
Address:	200 W 4th St, Suite 600 Cincinnati OH 45202
Phone:	(513) 621-4232

Name:	Jeremy Faust
Organization:	Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance
Address:	200 W 4th Street, Suite 600 Cincinnati OH 45202
Phone:	(513) 621-4232
Email:	jfaust@greatercea.org

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.