Direct Energy Assistance Loan (DEAL)

<p>The Governor's Office of Energy provides the Direct Energy Assistance Loan (DEAL) program to help state employees make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Full-time employees who own their homes are eligible for an interest-free loan repaid through a monthly payroll deduction. </p><p>Employees may receive up to a $6,000 loan to make improvements recommended by a state-approved energy auditor. Loan terms are a maximum of 60 months, and monthly payments are set at $50 for loans up to $3,000 and $100 for loans of $3,001 - $6,000. Veterans may be eligible for loans up to $8,000 with an extended payback period. </p><p>See the program <a href="http://energy.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/energynvgov/content/Programs/DEAL%20Fact%20Sheet_5-16-2016.pdf">fact sheet</a> for more detailed employee eligibility requirements and approved measures. The application is available on the program website.</p>