Santee Cooper - Renewable Energy Resource Loans

SC Loan Program residential

Administered by: Santee Cooper

Quick Summary

Santee Cooper offers low-interest loans up to $40,000 at 4.75% to help you install solar panels, wind systems, micro-hydropower, or biomass equipment—with repayment periods up to 120 months and no early payoff penalties. To get started, complete a loan application online or by mail; Santee Cooper will approve or deny within five business days, and you must work with a Santee Cooper Trade Ally contractor to submit a proposal before installation begins.

AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026

Program Details

Program ID: 2776
Last Updated: 3/23/2026

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

residential

Eligible Technologies

solar water heat solar photovoltaics wind (all) biomass hydroelectric (small)

Program Summary

Santee Cooper offers low-interest loans to residential customers who have a licensed contractor install photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind energy systems, micro-hydropower systems, biomass energy systems, or solar water heaters.

Contact & Resources

Contact Email

[email protected]

Additional Resources

https://www.santeecooper.com/Programs-Incentives/EmpowerHome/Loans/

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.