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No-interest financing for qualified energy-efficient home improvements for municipal light plant (MLP) customers.

What is the DOER Z-Loan?

The Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) Z-Loan provides a no-interest financing opportunity for qualified energy-efficient home improvements for municipal light plant (MLP) customers.

What Does the Z-Loan Cover?

  • Heat
    Pumps
  • Heat Pump
    Water Heaters
  • Insulation
    Improvements
  • Weatherization
    Barriers

Loan Terms

  • Interest Rates
    0%
  • Loan Cap
    $25,000
  • Term Length
    5 years
  • Property
    Owner-occupied
1-4 unit

Z-Loan Eligibility Requirements

  • Residential customers must receive electric service from an MLP and heat their home with electricity from an MLP, gas from a municipal gas company, or delivered fuel such as oil or propane.
  • Before beginning any upgrade work, a qualifying home energy assessment must be completed; only measures identified in the assessment are eligible for financing.
  • Applicants must submit the assessment report, an itemized contractor invoice, and confirmation of MLP electric and home-heating service.
  • Loan approval is subject to a credit check and membership eligibility.
  • Loan disbursement will be issued in a two-party check to both the homeowner and contractor.

Every Project Must

  • Be recommended through a qualifying assessment
  • Comply with federal EE RLF Program Requirements
  • Undergo post-installation verification
  • Be completed by a licensed contractor

How Do I Apply for a Z-Loan

  1. Schedule an Assessment
    Through ENE - Sustainability or NextZero.
  2. Get a Proposal
    Work with a contractor after the assesment
  3. Get Authorization
    Visit www.myz-loan.com and apply for authorization
  4. Apply
    Submit loan application and required documents

YOU'RE A DOER. LET'S GET IT DONE.

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