Green Madison

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Summit Credit Union is proud to partner with Green Madison to provide a special loan program for City of Madison residents that are interested in increasing the energy-efficiency of their home. Green Madison helps homeowners by:

  • making your home more comfortable, safe, and energy efficient
  • adding value to your home
  • providing the support of a trained team as you navigate important efficiency improvements
  • saving money on utility bills
  • providing access to Cash-Back Rewards on eligible energy-efficiency improvements

You are eligible for Green Madison and Summit’s energy-efficiency financing if your home meets the following criteria:

  • Located within the City of Madison
  • Owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied* single-family home, duplex or condo (3 units or less)
    *Financing options may be different for non-owner-occupied homes.
  • Owner of building must be listed as an individual and not as a trust, LLC, or form of business
  • No delinquent property taxes due to the City of Madison
  • Potential energy savings estimated at 15 percent or above during initial assessment and homeowner agrees to install a mix of recommended measures that is reasonably expected to achieve 15% or more.

Visit www.cityofmadison.com/GreenMadison to learn more about the Green Madison program.

Summit's special loan terms for home energy improvements help make your efficiency projects easier and more affordable than ever. You have the option to finance up to 100% of the costs approved through the Green Madison program. Loans are available for as little as $1,000, on up to $15,000, with low rates and flexible repayment terms.

Tools:
Estimate your loan payment

Special Energy Efficient Loans
Term (up to) APR1 Monthly Payment2  
60 months 4.50% $18.66
180 months 5.25% $8.06
(Rates effective 2/14)
Special energy efficient loan rates are for the Me2, Milwaukee Shines and Green Madison loan programs only.
  • 1APR is Annual Percentage Rate. Minimum loan amount is $1,000. Milwaukee Shines maximum loan amount is $20,000. Me2 and Green Madison maximum loan amount is $15,000. Rates are subject to change without notice.
  • 2Monthly payment is based on payment per $1,000 for term and rate shown above.

Ready to get started? It's easy:

Step One
Confirm your eligibility and connect with an energy advocate by calling Green Madison at 877.399.1204 or visiting cityofmadison.com/greenmadison. An energy advocate will help guide you through the Green Madison process as you make important energy-efficiency decisions and improvements. Your energy advocate will also help explain financing options and identify available Cash-Back Rewards.

Step Two
Once you've had your pre-assessment and are committed to targeting a minimum 15 percent energy savings, apply for a Green Madison loan through Summit. Use our online application to get started.

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Or if you prefer, give us a call at 1-800-236-5560 or stop by branch. You'll work closely with a Summit Financial Specialist who will help you make smart choices for financing your energy-efficiency improvements.

Step Three
Once a Green Madison approved contractor completes your recommended improvements, you can close your loan at a Summit Credit Union Branch convenient to you. And best of all, you'll start seeing savings on your energy bills! Use those savings to help make your monthly loan payments.

It's that easy.
Not a resident of Madison, but interested in saving energy and money? You can learn more by visiting focusonenergy.com, and Summit can help you make smart choices for financing your energy-efficiency improvements with other great loan options.

Featured Rates

Auto & Cycle Loan, 2014 to 2011
as low as 2.79% up to 60 months
as low as 3.14% up to 72 months
Auto & Cycle Loan, 2010 and Older
as low as 2.99% up to 60 months
Home Equity Loan — 60 months
as low as 3.99% up to 80% LTV
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as low as 9.25% up to 36 months
†APR = Annual Percentage Rate
‡LTV = Loan to Value