Energy Loans

Need Financing for Energy Upgrades? We Can Help.

Cornerstone Housing Partners offers simple, affordable Energy Loans to help you make your home more comfortable, efficient, and ready for any season. We have two energy loan programs to meet the needs to property owners in Vermont.


Why Choose Our Energy Loan?

Simple:
Our Energy Loan offers straightforward terms and affordable rates.

Borrow up to $40,000 for qualifying energy efficiency and health & safety measures related to your project. No income limits, zero closing costs. You can pay off your loan at any time with no prepayment penalty.

Fixed Interest Rate Options

Please note: Interest rates and terms are subject to change and are not guaranteed.

Versatile:
Use your Energy Loan to finance:

  • Insulation & air sealing
  • Heat pumps & efficient heating systems
  • Solar hot water & renewable energy systems
  • Exterior doors
  • Health and safety upgrades
    …and other improvements that boost your home’s energy efficiency.

Efficiency Vermont Home Energy Loan Program

Cornerstone Housing Partners is a proud participating lender in the Efficiency Vermont Home Energy Loan program, which offers discounted interest rates based on household income.

  • 0% interest financing for low and moderate income Vermonters.
  • Finance 100% of your project, up to $25,000 for qualifying Efficiency Vermont Home Energy Improvements.
  • No closing costs, loan terms of up to 15 years.

Qualifying projects when installed by an Efficiency Excellence Network (EEN contractor) can include:


Please note: Interest rates and terms are subject to change and are not guaranteed.

*Click here for income guidelines. Income limits apply.

  • Cold-climate heat pumps
  • Central wood pellet heating systems
  • Heat pump water heaters
  • Weatherization improvements
  • Health and safety repairs needed as part of the efficiency improvement (up to 50% of the total loan amount)

❗️DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects are not eligible under this program.

How to Apply

  1. Download and complete the Energy Loan Application (PDF)
  2. Complete the Efficiency Vermont Home Energy Loan Project Verification form with your contractor (if applicable)
  3. Submit both documents to us, and we’ll be in touch shortly!

A team member from Cornerstone Housing Partners will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.


Questions? We’re Here to Help.

📞 Call us at 802-438-2303
📧 Email us at info@cornerstonehousingpartners.org


Application Information

Loan amounts are based on your project estimate, household income, credit, and overall ability to repay

Cornerstone Housing Partners | VT Licensed Lender #6200 | NMLS #194008

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