A new program that helps homeowners make energy and water efficiency renovations through financing, is celebrating success here in Kern County.
There are many benefits to making your home energy efficient, and now some Kern County communities have even more incentive to make those helpful renovations.
HERO allows homeowners to make those money-saving improvements without any out-of-pocket cost.
It's a bright idea when it comes to energy efficiency and saving you money. Since its launch in March, the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity, or HERO, has been a hit in communities throughout Kern County.
"I'm excited to see that we already have 500,000 in committed success. We've got millions in the pipeline literally, and I believe the program's going to go and it's the private policy we should really be touting here locally," said Chair of the Kern County Board of Supervisors Leticia Perez.
HERO is the leading property-assessed, clean energy, financing program nationwide. The private program provides tax deductible, low-interest loans for homeowners who want to make energy and water efficient renovations. Payments are made through property taxes and can be paid off over as many as 20 years.
"The biggest thing is that we actually don't use credit score as a qualifying criteria for this type of financing product, and it's really what distinguishes the HERO program, and it's allowed the HERO program to become the number one energy efficiency financing program in the nation," said Matt Messina, Community Development Manager for HERO.
Bland Solar, a locally registered HERO contractor, anticipates a significant increase in business through the program, creating dozens of jobs over the next few years.
"I'd say it's been beneficial to me as a contractor. I think most importantly to me though is putting people to work in Kern County, hiring local people, training local people, and providing a means of making a living," said CEO and owner of Bland Solar, Glen Bland.
Delano, Taft, and Ridgecrest are some of the local HERO communities. HERO is not yet available in Bakersfield and some other incorporated cities in the county.
If you would like to learn more about HERO, click the Hotlink icon on our home page.
There are many benefits to making your home energy efficient, and now some Kern County communities have even more incentive to make those helpful renovations.
HERO allows homeowners to make those money-saving improvements without any out-of-pocket cost.
It's a bright idea when it comes to energy efficiency and saving you money. Since its launch in March, the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity, or HERO, has been a hit in communities throughout Kern County.
"I'm excited to see that we already have 500,000 in committed success. We've got millions in the pipeline literally, and I believe the program's going to go and it's the private policy we should really be touting here locally," said Chair of the Kern County Board of Supervisors Leticia Perez.
HERO is the leading property-assessed, clean energy, financing program nationwide. The private program provides tax deductible, low-interest loans for homeowners who want to make energy and water efficient renovations. Payments are made through property taxes and can be paid off over as many as 20 years.
"The biggest thing is that we actually don't use credit score as a qualifying criteria for this type of financing product, and it's really what distinguishes the HERO program, and it's allowed the HERO program to become the number one energy efficiency financing program in the nation," said Matt Messina, Community Development Manager for HERO.
Bland Solar, a locally registered HERO contractor, anticipates a significant increase in business through the program, creating dozens of jobs over the next few years.
"I'd say it's been beneficial to me as a contractor. I think most importantly to me though is putting people to work in Kern County, hiring local people, training local people, and providing a means of making a living," said CEO and owner of Bland Solar, Glen Bland.
Delano, Taft, and Ridgecrest are some of the local HERO communities. HERO is not yet available in Bakersfield and some other incorporated cities in the county.
If you would like to learn more about HERO, click the Hotlink icon on our home page.