City of Milwaukee - Milwaukee Shines Solar Financing

Last updated: February 25, 2020

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Local
Category:Financial Incentive
State:Wisconsin
Incentive Type:Loan Program
Web Site:http://city.milwaukee.gov/MilwaukeeShines#.VRw1e-G86W4
Administrator:Summit Credit Union
Start Date:07/28/2011
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics
Maximum Loan:$20,000
Loan Term:Interest Rate Maximum: Prime + 2.25% Interest Rate Minimum: Prime + 1.5% Loan Length: 15 year maximum

Incentives

Technologies:Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive has a maximum of $20.00

Summary

City of Milwaukee - Milwaukee Shines Solar Financing

Beginning July 28, 2011, the City of Milwaukee will be offering low-interest loans for solar energy under its Milwaukee Shines Solar Financing program. Loans are available to homeowners of 1-3 unit, owner-occupied homes in Milwaukee. Interest rate maximum is the prime rate plus 2.5%, and as low as prime plus 1.5%. Loans are limited to $20,000 and 15 years. Eligible equipment includes solar electric systems of up to 6 kilowatts (kW) and solar hot water systems of up to 8 panels. Projects must be installed by a Focus on Energy Residential Ally installer. Eligible expenses include All equipment, labor, permits, and interconnection fees. Also, structural reinforcement and re-roofing expenses if part of the solar project.

The Milwaukee Shines program is also offering a $1,000 cash-back reward to the first 20 participants in the loan program.

Application information is available on the Milwaukee Shines web site.

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