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Solar Loan Options

Flexible solar financing for every homeowner

Empower your customers to go solar with confidence.

Offer Your Customers Flexible Solar Financing and Close More Sales with Clean Energy Credit Union.

Provide your clients with multiple affordable solar loan options designed to make clean energy accessible and stress-free. Our financing allows homeowners to fund up to 100% of their project costs—from panels and equipment to installation fees—ensuring they can move forward with high-value projects without upfront stress. Use our diverse loan products as a key competitive advantage.

Below is a quick reference guide to our three available solar loan products.

Our Everyday Solar Loan is designed for homeowners who want an easy, transparent financing option. It offers 60 days of no payments and no interest, giving borrowers time to start saving on their utility bills before regular payments begin.

After the 60-day grace period, the loan is repaid in equal monthly installments at a fixed interest rate, so payments stay consistent over time. There are no hidden fees or surprises, and no prepayment penalties.

  • 100% financing and no money down
  • Fixed-rate payments
  • 12-, 15-, or 20-year terms
  • 60 days of no payments and no interest
  • No prepayment penalties

View Everyday Solar Loan Overview

Many homeowners are currently sitting on high-interest solar loans or want to add upgrades (like battery storage or more panels) but don’t want the hassle of multiple monthly payments. Our new Solar Refinance Program allows them to:

  • Lower Monthly Payments: Transition from high-interest third-party loans to our competitive, mission-driven rates.
  • Bundle & Expand: Homeowners can roll the cost of new equipment—such as battery storage, EV chargers, or panel expansions—into one simple, low-interest monthly payment.
  • No Prepayment Penalties: Unlike many traditional solar lenders, we encourage members to pay down their balance faster if they choose.

The customers system should be under 10 years old and must include the original borrowers on the loan. They will also need to have had 6 consecutive on time loan payments preceding refinance.

  • Minimum Balance: $10,000
  • Loan Amounts: Up to $150,000
  • Flexible Terms: 12, 15, 20-year terms.

View the Solar Refinance Loan Overview

Current Solar Rates

Solar PV System Loans

Loan Type

Min/Max Loan Amount

Term

APR9 as low as

1 The combined amounts of a short-term and long-term loan cannot exceed 100% of the project cost. The short-term loan amount is typically 30% of the project cost, and the long-term loan amount is typically for the remaining balance (70% ). In certain instances, the member may choose to go above 30% for the short-term loan or 70% for long-term loans.
2 Rate shown assumes that the short-term loan balloon payment is fully repaid at maturity; if not, the interest rate is 17.99%.
3 Clean Energy Credit Union’s solar contractor partners may offer lower rates with modified terms.
4 Rates shown include a 2.00% discount for automatic loan payments.
5 Rates shown are the lowest possible rates for qualified buyers. Rates may change dependent on credit qualifications, underwriting factors, and loan characteristics.
6 Loan proceeds must be used for new equipment.
7 Residences in certain counties and states may be eligible for a 0.50% rate discount, learn more.
8 Re-finance options available with these rates and refinance fees (refer to loan fees tab).
9 APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All rates and programs are subject to change at any time.

See “loan fees” tab for associated fees.

Loan Type

Short-Term Solar Electric System Loan (i.e. Solar Tax Credit Loan)

Min/Max Loan Amount

$3,000 to $150,000 (When part of a Combo Loan, typically 30% Loan-to-Value1)

Term

12 or 18 months

APR9 as low as

7.50% 2 3 4 5 6 7

Loan Type

Single, Everyday, or Long-Term Solar Electric System Loan

Min/Max Loan Amount

$3,000 to $150,000 (When part of a Combo Loan, typically 70% Loan-to-Value1)

Term

12 years

APR9 as low as

7.50% 3 4 5 6 7 8

Loan Type

Single, Everyday, or Long-Term Solar Electric System Loan

Min/Max Loan Amount

$3,000 to $150,000 (When part of a Combo Loan, typically 70% Loan-to-Value1)

Term

15 years

APR9 as low as

8.00% 3 4 5 6 7 8

Loan Type

Single, Everyday, or Long-Term Solar Electric System Loan

Min/Max Loan Amount

$3,000 to $150,000 (When part of a Combo Loan, typically 70% Loan-to-Value1)

Term

20 years

APR9 as low as

8.25% 3 4 5 6 7 8 

Additional Resources

Customer Resources

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