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+
- Frequently asked questions+
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 reel@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
reel@frontierenergy.com
