Energy Efficiency Rebates

Santee Cooper - Smart Energy Loan Program

Santee Electric Coop, Inc residential energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Santee Cooper provides low interest loans to residential customers to improve the efficiency of homes through the Smart Energy loan program. Customers can apply for energy efficient improvement loans ranging from $500 to $20,000 with up to 60-months to repay loans over $1,000. Renewable energy resource loans are also available up to $40,000, with up to 120-months to repay the balance. These loans require no down payment. Combined maximum outstanding loans per customer cannot exceed $40,000.

To qualify for the loan, customers must first schedule a free energy audit with Santee Cooper. The Santee Cooper representative will recommend the most cost effective conservation measures needed for the home. Prior to passing a credit check, customers must complete a loan application for either a Renewable Energy Resource Loan or an Energy Efficiency Loan.

eligible technologies
Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Building Insulation, Windows, Other EE
website
https://www.santeecooper.com/Save-Energy-Money/For-My-Home/Loans/Index.aspx
program administrator
Santee Cooper
program notes
August 26, 2015
Up-to-date.
August 9, 2018
Annual review, minor changes.
April 26, 2019
Updated current interest rate.
July 29, 2022
Annual review, program up to date.
What cities does Santee Electric Coop, Inc cover?
The following cities are in the Santee Electric Coop, Inc service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Alcolu, Andrews, Cades, Conway, Coward, Cross, Davis Station, Effingham, Eutawville, Florence, Gable, Georgetown, Greeleyville, Gresham, Hemingway, Jamestown, Johnsonville, Kingstree, Lake City, Lane, Manning, Marion, Mc Clellanville, Murrells Inlet, Nesmith, New Zion, Olanta, Pamplico, Pawleys Island, Pineville, Saint Stephen, Salters, Santee, Scranton, Summerton, Timmonsville, Turbeville, Vance