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CEC Energy Efficiency Financing Program
Lender: California Energy Commission (CEC)
Contact Information
Property Types
Program Description
The California Energy Commission's (CEC's) Energy Efficiency Financing Program offers loans of up to $3 million to public agencies to pay for energy saving measures. The interest rate is 0% for a term up to 20 years for school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, state specialist schools and community college districts. The loan requires the agency to pass a resolution to participate and to execute a promissory note with the CEC.
The California Energy Commission's (CEC's) Energy Efficiency Financing Program offers loans of up to $3 million to public agencies to pay for energy feasibility studies and installation of energy saving measures. The interest rate is 1% for a term up to 20 years for cities, counties, special districts, public universities and colleges (except community colleges) and public care institutions. The loan requires the agency to pass a resolution to participate and to execute a promissory note with the CEC.
Verified by Lender on: 9/25/2015
The data provided is for informational purposes only. For actual loan terms specific to borrowers, contact the lender directly.
Types of Financing
Unsecured
Financing & Payment Information
Term (years):
1 - 20
Minimum Amount:
$1
Maximum Amount:
$3,000,000
Fees:
None
Money Down Required:
No
Repayment Method:
Off-bill loan (Direct to Lender)
Payment Frequency:
Semi-Annual
Pre-Payment Penalty:
No
Allowable Projects
Funds Energy Efficiency projects
Funds Renewable Energy projects
Funds Demand Response projects
Funds other energy projects
Funds other energy-related projects
Other Program Requirements
Financing Approval Time
More than 48 hours
Equity in Property Needed
No

Financial Products

Lien type Unsecured loanUnsecured loan
Re-Payment Method Off-bill loan (Direct to Lender)Off-bill loan (Direct to Lender)
Property Types
Automatic payment option available NoNo
Requires utility incentive program participation NoNo
Must use Program's pre-approved contractors NoNo
One-time fees (% of total financing)
One-time fees (fixed)
Ongoing fees
Financing Amount $1 - $3,000,000$1 - $3,000,000
Financing Term (yrs.) 1 - 20 year(s)1 - 20 year(s)
Rate 0%1 - 1%
Money Down Required? NoNo
Credit Enhancement Available NoNo
Transferrable NoNo
Prepayment Penalty or Fee NoNo
Tax Deductibility NoNo
Minimum Credit Score Required
Equity in Property Required NoNo
Debt to Income Ratio Required NoNo
Involuntary Property Liens Allowed NoNo
Foreclosures Allowed
Bankruptcies Allowed
Mortgage Lender Consent/ Acknowledgement NoNo
Must be current on property taxes Doesn't pay taxesDoesn't pay taxes
Must be current on mortgage NoNo
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 YesYes
Must be current on utility bill NoNo

Upgrades Covered

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