Helping Residential Customers Make Solar Affordable
The upfront cost of installing solar can be substantial for your home or business. Artisan Electric partners with mission-driven local lenders to make financing your project simple, affordable, and flexible.
Smart Financing for a Greener Washington
Artisan Financing Partner: Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
A local, trusted credit union specializing in green loan programs that help you implement solar, support living wage jobs, and keep your dollars in Washington State.
PSCCCU Energy-Smart Loan
Customers can finance solar as well as other energy efficiency projects, including battery storage and EV charging, with loans available statewide.
| Loan Details | PSCCU Energy-Smart Loan Features |
|---|---|
| Maximum Loan Amount | Up to $85,000* |
| Loan Term | Up to 240 months (20 years)* |
| APR | 7.25% – 12.00% |
| Purpose | Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV Charging, Energy Efficiency |
| Refinancing | You can refinance at no charge once you’ve paid down the loan using your tax credit/incentives |
To date, PSCCU’s solar program has helped over 7,100 homeowners become solar citizens and created living wage jobs, sequestering as much carbon annually as 13,843 acres of forest.
Benefits of Residential Financing
- 100% Financing: You can finance your entire solar project with $0 down.
- Offset Payments: Your monthly loan payment can be largely offset by your solar production, meaning your energy savings begin immediately.
- Bundled Projects: Loans can cover the cost of solar, battery backup, and electrical panel upgrades, ensuring seamless installation by our IBEW electricians.
How to Apply for Residential Solar Financing
Applying for the Energy-Smart Loan program is simple and quick—just start your pre-approval online.
- Free Quote: Contact Artisan Electric for your complimentary site survey and custom quote.
- Pre-approval: Start your PSCCU pre-approval application online.
- Finalize: Once approved, PSCCU works directly with us to finalize the funding, and our IBEW Local 46 electricians begin your installation.
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All loans are subject to credit approval. Documentation fees may apply. Rates are subject to change without notice. Loans over $40,000 may require additional underwriting.