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Power Saver™ Program
Loan Options

Loan Option 1
Energy Improvement/AC Replacement
  Min Loan 3yr 5yr 7yr 10yr
Energy Improvement Loan* $1,500 0% APR 3.5% APR 4.5% APR 6.0% APR
Personal Loan* $500 2% APR 4.5% APR n/a n/a
*For customers with a credit score of 639 or below, 2% interest will be added to the interest rates above.
 

 Up to $11,000 for single-family homes or duplexes
 No closing costs up to $400

Property owners can use the loan to:

 Make all recommended weatherization improvements
 Improve duct systems
 Install up to two new central AC or heat pump systems (14.0 SEER/ 11.5 EER or higher)
 Convert window unit(s) to a central AC or heat pump system (14.0 SEER/11.5 EER or higher)
 Perform required duct system testing

Loan Option 2
Residential Optional Measures
  Min Loan 3yr 5yr 7yr 10yr
Energy Improvement Loan* $1,500 1.9% APR 3.5% APR 5.0% APR 6.0% APR
Personal Loan* $500 4.5% APR 6.5% APR n/a n/a
*For customers with a credit score of 639 or below, 2% interest will be added to the interest rates above.
 

 Up to $8,500 for single-family homes
 Up to $11,000 for duplexes, two-HVAC replacement, window-unit-to-central-AC conversion
 No closing costs up to $400

The loan can be used to:

 Install a new central AC or heat pump system (14.0 SEER/11.5 EER or higher)
 Improve duct systems
 Install attic insulation up to R-38 (duct sealing and testing required)
 Install solar screens or window film
 Install radiant barrier to underside of roof decking
 Perform required duct system testing

Thank you for your interest in our Power Saver Program. Please note that you can apply for either a loan or a rebate, but not both.

Power Saver™ Program—Saving Energy Together

 
Links
 
 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®—Loan
 Apply for Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®—Loan
 Loan Application (pdf)
 Participating Companies
 Central Air Conditioning Savings Calculator
 Window Unit Air Conditioning Savings Calculator
 Heating System Savings Calculator

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