Good for the Economy, Good for Homeowners, Good for the Environment
HERO Programs help local economies and the environment by providing homeowners with much-needed financing for energy and water efficient home improvements and renewable energy systems. Communities with HERO Programs have increased construction activity, created jobs, lowered utility bills, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Through the HERO Program, homeowners can apply for low cost HERO Financing for home improvements such as installing solar, replacing an old air conditioning system, air sealing and weatherization, and installing insulation. Homeowners repay the financing through their property tax bill over the useful life of the installed products.
HERO Program Basics
Renovate America partners with local governments to launch co-branded HERO Programs and provide HERO Financing within communities. Renovate America offers full service support and funding for HERO Programs.
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HERO Program Funding |
Local governments offer HERO Financing with no budget or allocation impact; Renovate America supplies low cost, sustainable funding through our innovative financing approach. |
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HERO Program Technology |
Renovate America provides local governments with co-branded program websites, online applications with quick approvals, and eligible product lookup engines. |
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HERO Program Services |
Renovate America leads program design processes, simplifies program administration, and offers on-going service and support to local governments, homeowners, and contractors. |
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HERO Program Marketing |
Renovate America launches contractor and homeowner marketing campaigns and public relations outreach in order to facilitate strong community participation rates. |
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HERO Program Operations |
Renovate America efficiently handles day-to-day program operations with our staff of processors, underwriters, and funding managers. |
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Eligible Products
- Heating Cooling and Ventilation (HVAC)
- Insulation
- Cool Roof System
- Air Sealing and Weatherization
- Water Heating
- Windows, Skylights, and Doors
- Pool Equipment
- Lighting Measures
- Renewable Energy
- Water Efficiency
- more information about eligible products
WRCOG HERO Program has Launched!
The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) has partnered with Renovate America to launch the WRCOG HERO Program. WRCOG is a joint powers authority consisting of 18 jurisdictions in western Riverside County. Homeowners can apply for HERO Financing for eligible energy and water efficient products and renewable energy systems. To learn more, please see the WRCOG HERO Program website.
WRCOG HERO Program website