* The areas listed here are general and may be referred to with local names.
* Some areas can be large and may be split into several cutting cycles.
If your property is part of the current cutting cycle, you will get an email and a notification in SmartHub (if you subscribe). To check if your property is affected by the current cycle, please call the office at 843-538-5700.
Energy Advance Loans
A loan program is available to assist Co-op members with energy-efficient measures.
With an Energy Advance loan, Coastal Electric members can finance their energy-saving home improvement projects with a competitive, fixed-rate loan that gets applied to their electric bill.
The Energy Advance program may be used in an existing home for:
- High-efficiency heat pumps
- Dual fuel systems
- Insulation
- Thermal windows and insulated doors
- Attic ventilation systems
- Programmable thermostats
- Caulking and weather stripping
- Standby emergency generators
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What are the terms and conditions of the program?
The maximum amount that can be borrowed for a conservation project is $10,000. The loan is financed for a maximum of 5 years with a competitive, fixed interest rate and the payments are added to the member's power bill.
A credit report will be required and a credit score of 600 or greater is needed to be qualified for a loan. In addition, a down payment may be required, along with filing and recording fees and other administration costs. All approved loans will have a lien filed on their property and will be removed when the loan is paid off in full.
There are other program requirements and restrictions. If you're interested in an Energy Advance Loan:
- Complete the Energy Advance Loan application below
- Download the Energy Advance Application [PDF] , complete it, and return it to us
- Contact us to discuss an Energy Advance Loan
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