Butler Rural Electric Cooperative - Energy Efficiency Improvement Loan Program

OH Loan Program residential

Administered by: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Quick Summary

Butler Rural Electric Cooperative offers low-interest loans covering up to $25,000 (100% of project cost) for energy efficiency improvements, heat pumps, and geothermal systems at 4.25% interest, with loan terms up to 120 months depending on amount borrowed. To apply, you must be a member and property owner; submit a completed application with a $15 fee, recent income verification, and a bid or estimate; for heat pump or geothermal work, an energy audit ($150, reimbursable if you proceed) is required before approval. Loan payments are conveniently billed monthly with your electric bill, with no prepayment penalty.

AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026

Program Details

Program ID
3331
Last Updated
8/15/2024

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors
residential
Eligible Technologies
geothermal heat pumps heat pumps air conditioners programmable thermostats caulking/weather-stripping duct/air sealing building insulation windows doors

Program Summary

Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides low-interest loans to qualifying members for energy efficiency improvements, air-source heat pumps, and geothermal systems at 100 percent of the cost of the project up to $25,000. The current interest rate is 4.5%. An energy Audit is required for all geothermal and heat pump installations (replacements excluded) prior to approval. See program website for further details.

Contact & Resources

Contact Email
[email protected]

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

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