Residential contractors
Why join REEL?
Contractors across the state are using the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program statewide.
- Reach new customers and grow your business with the help of a statewide marketing campaign
- Deepen project scopes and size by offering financing administered by the State of California
REEL contractors offer their customers:
- 100% project financing with attractive rates and terms
- No liens on property
- No home equity requirements
- A broad range of energy efficiency measures to choose from
- The option to use 30% of the financed amount to fund other home improvements
To sign up to receive regulatory notices, please click here.
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7/29/20 Participating Contractors: New Opportunity to Include Your Logo in Statewide Marketing
6/25/20 Strengthening Your Company and Workforce During COVID-19
5/19/20 COVID-19 Update
4/21/20 Resources for REEL Contractors During COVID-19 Crisis
Enroll
We are eager to provide licensed California contractors with the opportunity to grow their energy efficiency business statewide through financing.
To participate in the REEL program, you must meet the eligibility requirements and follow three simple steps.
Complete the REEL Program Compliance Training
Select the Training tab above for on-demand and webinar training options.
Complete the licensed contractor application
Submit an application
Submit the completed application along with proof of liability insurance by email, mail or fax. You can also submit all documents at any live training event
Email:
gogreen@frontierenergy.com
(preferred method)
Mail:
REEL
c/o Frontier Energy
600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone Inquiries: 800-484-0109
Eligibility requirements
- Current Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license relevant to work performed
- No disciplinary action against CSLB license in previous 12 months
- No outstanding judgements or liens
- Proof of current commercial general liability insurance coverage (at least $1 million per occurrence)
- Current workers’ compensation insurance (if applicable)
For a full description of requirements, refer to REEL Program: Contractor Eligibility Requirements+.
Training
Your first step in being able to offer REEL financing is taking the REEL Compliance Training. Online and webinar-based options make taking the one-hour training easy.
OPTION 1
Online, anytime
Take the on-demand training today. You can start, pause and resume the training to fit your schedule.
OPTION 2
Webinar training
In live training webinars you can ask questions and get answers as you learn. To schedule a live training, email the contractor support team.
Eligible Energy Efficiency Measures
To find measure identifiers for the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program, use the following table.
If you would prefer to download the List of Eligible Energy Efficiency Measures (EEEMs) PDF, please use the button below.
Resources
The following forms, documents, and materials can help you complete a project for the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program.
The following project forms are required to submit a REEL project.
- Itemized Invoice+
- Certificate of Completion+
Video: How to fill out a REEL Certificate of Completion+ - Borrower Credit Consent Form+1
1 Optional form. Not applicable for California Coast Credit Union projects.
The following are resources to help you participate in the REEL program.
- Project Eligibility Requirements+
- Project Documentation Checklist+
- 70/30 Split and EEEMs+2
- Contractor Manual+
- Bill Impact Estimate+3
- Lender chart+
- List of eligible measures+
2 EEEMs stands for Eligible Energy Efficiency Measures that are eligible for efficiency rebates, such as HVAC systems, appliances, windows and insulation.
3 A Bill Impact Estimate must be provided to the customer prior to commencing work on the property. Contractors can use GoGreen Financing's Bill Impact Estimate or create their own estimate using energy modeling software.
The following resources can help you speak to potential customers about the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program.
Desert Valleys
Federal Credit Union
Available to borrowers in Indian Wells Valleys, Searles Valley, and parts of Kern, Inyo and San Bernardino counties.
First U.S.
Community Credit Union
Available to borrowers in Sacramento, Placer, Nevada, El Dorado, Amador, Yuba, Yolo, Sutter, San Joaquin, Solano, Sierra, and Contra Costa counties.
Pasadena Service
Federal Credit Union
Available to borrowers in Pasadena, Covina, Vernon, and the greater San Gabriel Valley.
The following resources can help you speak to potential customers about the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program. If you'd like to add your company logo and contact information to the flyers below and other collateral, please contact the Frontier Energy team by sending an email to gogreen@frontierenergy.com.
English/Spanish Flyer
Comfort You Can Afford
Download this print-ready flyer to let your customers know that they can afford comfort with the REEL program. This flyer contains English language on the front, with a Spanish translation on the back.
English/Spanish Flyer
Take Control of Your Comfort
Download this print-ready flyer to help your customers take control of their comfort with the REEL program. This flyer contains English language on the front, with a Spanish translation on the back.
Partner Presentation
Giving a presentation on REEL? Use this presentation to inform your customers about the benefits of REEL.
Sample project – HVAC and required safety test
This sample HVAC system replacement project requires a safety test. Because the property is serviced by both Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company, a utility bill from each company is required.
Sample project – HVAC plus nonenergy efficiency measures
This sample project is an installation of a HVAC system with a nonenergy efficiency measure. One spouse (Ellen Ramirez) is the utility customer, and the other spouse (Pat Ramirez) is the borrower. Below is a list of documents needed to submit to a lender for this project.
Need help?
The REEL contractor support team at Frontier Energy is available if you need help getting started, filling out program forms, talking to your customers about financing or any other program questions.
REEL contractor support:
Frontier Energy
800-484-0109
gogreen@frontierenergy.com
