Residential Energy Upgrade Program (RE-UP)

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.

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