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Property Tax Financing for Energy Improvements Raised from the Dead

4/13/2012

A program for financing solar panel installation and energy and water efficiency improvements through property tax bills has been restored to life in western Riverside County and will soon be revived in the city of San Diego and San Diego County, officials said. Read More

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Energy Efficient Home Improvements Made Affordable

1/9/2012

Eastvale, CA: The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) has launched the nation’s largest program to assist residential property owners in financing the installation of solar panels and other home improvements that will save energy and/or conserve water. Read More

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Find Your HERO: Financing for Solar and Home Improvement Products

12/29/2011

Western Riverside Council of Governments‘ (WRCOG) AB 811 Residential Financing Program for home energy and conservation retrofits has launched! WRCOG’s site activated on December 19, 2011, and inquiries/approvals for financing are already occurring. Read More

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County Program Makes Solar Panels Affordable

12/21/2011

The HERO financing program will give Murrieta residents the opportunity to get rock-bottom-priced loans to finance home solar installations. Read More

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Local Governments Launch Retrofit Program for Homeowners

12/17/2011

A regional agency has launched a program to help homeowners install solar panels on their homes or make other improvements that conserve energy or water. Through HERO, the agency is making available $100 million in financing to homeowners living almost anywhere in western Riverside County. Read More

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Riverside County 100 million Available for Home Retrofits

12/16/2011

The Western Riverside Council of Governments is set to launch the nation’s largest program to assist residential property owners in financing the installation of energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation improvements. Read More

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18 Jurisdictions Set to Launch Largest Residential PACE Program in the U.S.

11/2/2011

Renovate America, Inc., a San Diego based provider of PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing solutions, announced that they have signed an agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) to finance and administer the WRCOG HERO (Home Energy Renovation Opportunity) Program. Read More

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WRCOG HERO Program Contractor Orientation Sessions

10/31/2011

The WRCOG HERO Program is hosting contractor orientations throughout western Riverside County. The orientation sessions provide contractors with information about how the HERO Financing process works and allows contractors to register with the WRCOG Program. Additionally, contractors who attend these workshops will be listed on the WRCOG HERO Program website. Read More

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Mayor Lee Announces Launch of Innovative Green Financing Program for Commercial Buildings

10/13/2011

San Francisco launches its commercial PACE Program in partnership with the Clinton Climate Initiative. Read More

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Florida PACE Funding Agency Announces New Platform for Statewide Implementation

8/12/2011

Florida PACE Funding Agency moves forward with plans to create a statewide PACE Program for both residential and commercial property owners. Read More

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