City Loans Available for Energy-Saving Retrofits

Chula Vista property owners are now able to receive low-interest loans in order to make energy-saving improvements at their homes or businesses. The loans are part of the city’s Home Upgrade, Carbon Downgrade program. Loans may be given for a variety of projects such as wall and attic insulation, water heater upgrades, efficient windows, solar photovoltaic systems, and cool roofing.

Ranging between $2,500 and $20,000, the loans have a maximum payback period of 10 years, and are secured through a lien on the participant’s property. All improvements must also be performed by an eligible contractor. Loans are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For additional program requirements and the “Eligible Contractor List,” please visit www.chulavistaca.gov/clean or call (619) 409-3893. The Home Upgrade, Carbon Downgrade program is supported through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.

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Posted by Eastlaketimes on Oct 21 2010. Filed under Community of Eastlake, Eastlake News, Home and Garden, Real Estate. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry