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