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Residential Energy Upgrade Program (RE-UP)

NEVADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND

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Overview

Residential Energy Upgrade Program (RE-UP)

Status: Launched November 2023

Geographic Scope: Nevada

Focus Areas:

  • Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R)

  • Roofing

  • Solar PV

  • Other clean energy measures

  • Energy efficiency upgrades

    • Target Audience:

  • Nevada homeowners

  • Low-income or credit-challenged households

  • Households unable to access traditional financing

    • Key Features:

  • Low-interest, unsecured loans for eligible energy upgrades

  • Credit-inclusive underwriting - considers factors other than credit score

  • Federal and utility incentive stacking - tools and resources to access federal incentives and utility rebates

  • Vetted contractor network - NCEF-vetted contractors implement upgrades

  • Support for contractors - helps local contractors grow businesses through increased project pipeline

  • Contractor benefits: Competitive quotes, decreased financing costs, client management support, no-hassle payment, reputational benefit

    • Program Focus:
    Addresses energy cost burden - low-income Nevadans spend over one-fifth of income on energy, forcing choices between energy bills and food/medicine. RE-UP empowers homeowners through affordable financing to reduce energy costs and create healthier living environments.

    Contact: info@nevadacef.org or (775) 689-9933

    Website: nevadacef.org/residents

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    For Homeowners:
    1. Visit nevadacef.org/residents for eligibility information
    2. Learn about eligible upgrade measures
    3. Connect with NCEF's vetted contractor network
    4. Apply for low-interest loan
    5. Receive technical assistance navigating federal incentives and utility rebates
    6. Receive support stacking incentives with loan for additional savings

    For Contractors:
    1. Apply to join RE-UP vetted contractor network at nevadacef.org/contractors
    2. Benefits include: access to affordable financing for customers, competitive quoting tools, no loan dealer fees, client management support, and reputational benefit

    Required Information: Specific application requirements not detailed in materials provided

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