GoGreen Financing Talking Points

What is GoGreen Financing?

Elevator PitchWhether you want to reduce energy use, improve the comfort of your home or business, replace an appliance or be kinder to the environment, GoGreen Financing provides access to energy efficiency project financing for Californians.

What is it?GoGreen Financing is administered by the State of California with the support of the state’s investor-owned utilities. GoGreen Financing presents information for energy efficiency project financing for residential, multifamily and small business properties.

Who can participate?GoGreen Financing presents lending options for residential, small business and affordable multifamily housing projects. For specific program information, please visit GoGreenFinancing.com.

How can I become involved?If you are a contractor, lender, local government, community-based organization, trade organization or other potential partner who wants to become involved, visit GoGreenFinancing.com and click on the partners section to learn more.

What kind of information is on the GoGreen Financing website?On the GoGreen Financing website, you can discover the residential, small business and affordable multifamily housing financing products, and find lending institutions and licensed contractors in your county.

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What is the SBF program?

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The Small Business Financing (SBF) program is a state-administered, utility-supported effort offering businesses and nonprofit organizations more attractive options to help reduce their energy bills and shrink their carbon footprint.

Who can use the SBF program?To be eligible, a business or nonprofit organization must meet at least one of the requirements below.

100 or fewer employees

Annual revenues of less than $15 million

Meet SBA small business size requirements — Annual revenues from $750,000 to $37.5 million depending on industry

Benefits Finance 100% of project costs

Broad list of qualifying projects

Financing allows 30% toward nonenergy upgrades

Payments based on energy savings

Finance a simple replacement or a comprehensive building upgrade

How do I get started?Visit GoGreenFinancing.com/smallbusiness today to explore financing options, find local contractors and lenders and more for your small business energy efficiency upgrade.

What can be financed? Appliances

Building envelope

Demand response

HVAC

Industrial equipment (e.g., agricultural, food service, data centers)

Lighting

Pools

Refrigeration

Water heating

And more!

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