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Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP)
Lender: Sonoma County
Contact Information
Website: www.sonomacountyenergy.org
Phone: (707) 565-6470
Email: sceip@sonoma-county.org
Property Types
Program Description
Sonoma County's Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) is a PACE financing program offered by the County that allows commercial property owners to finance up to 100% of the cost of installing energy efficiency, water-saving or renewable energy improvements that are permanently fixed to the property. Financing is repaid annually via the property tax bill over the course of up to 20 years.
Sonoma County's Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) is a PACE financing program offered by the County that allows residential property owners to finance up to 100% of the cost of installing energy efficiency, water-saving or renewable energy improvements that are permanently fixed to their property. Financing is repaid annually via the property tax bill over the course of up to 20 years.
Verified by Lender on: 2/17/2016
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Types of Financing
PACE
Financing & Payment Information
Term (years):
10
Minimum Amount:
$2,500
Maximum Amount:
10% of property value
Fees:
None
Money Down Required:
No
Repayment Method:
Property Taxes (PACE)
Payment Frequency:
Annual
Pre-Payment Penalty:
No
Allowable Projects
Funds Energy Efficiency projects
Funds Water Efficiency projects
Funds Renewable Energy projects
Funds Demand Response projects
Funds other energy projects
Funds other energy-related projects
Other Program Requirements
Contractors
Must be program-approved
Financing Approval Time
More than 48 hours
Equity in Property Needed
No

Financial Products

Lien type Property AssessmentProperty Assessment
Re-Payment Method Property Taxes (PACE)Property Taxes (PACE)
Property Types
Automatic payment option available N.A.N.A.
Requires utility incentive program participation NoNo
Must use Program's pre-approved contractors YesYes
One-time fees (% of total financing)
One-time fees (fixed)
Ongoing fees
Financing Amount $2,500$2,500
Financing Term (yrs.) 10 year(s)10 year(s)
Rate 7 - 7%7 - 7%
Money Down Required? NoNo
Credit Enhancement Available NoNo
Transferrable YesYes
Prepayment Penalty or Fee NoNo
Tax Deductibility YesYes
Minimum Credit Score Required
Equity in Property Required YesYes
Debt to Income Ratio Required NoNo
Involuntary Property Liens Allowed NoNo
Foreclosures Allowed
Bankruptcies Allowed
Mortgage Lender Consent/ Acknowledgement YesNo
Must be current on property taxes YesYes
Must be current on mortgage YesYes
Loan to value
Debt Service Coverage Ratio NoNo
Financing Approval Time More than 48 hoursMore than 48 hours
Projected Energy Savings/Cash Flow is considered NoNo
Must be current on utility bill NoNo

Upgrades Covered

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