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LOAN PRODUCTS FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS STATE OF HAWAII Green Infrastructure Authority | GEMS FINANCING PROGRAM Agenda Residential Loan Program Overview Residential Loan Process Residential Loan

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LOAN PRODUCTS FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

STATE OF HAWAII Green Infrastructure Authority | GEMS FINANCING PROGRAM

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Agenda

 Residential Loan Program Overview  Residential Loan Process  Residential Loan Program  Commercial Loan Program Overview  GEMS Sales Support  GEMS Contacts & Resources

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RESIDENTIAL LOAN PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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PartnerResponsibilities

HGIA – Contractor Engagement & Training

 Installer Training  Dispute Resolution  Installer Compliance

HGIA – Loan Originator

 Loan Prequalification  LoanApplication  Loan Funding

Concord Servicing – Loan Servicer

 Borrower Billing  Payment Processing  Collections

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Consumer ProgramUpdates- As of September 30, 2017

 Over 400 Applications Submitted  83 loans funded totaling over $2.6 million  68 or 81.9% of the loans served the underserved

(Based on income that is self-reported by customers, using Area Median income as provided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

 On-Bill Repayment (OBR) Coming Soon!  All approved Interconnections accepted (however, unable to finance energy storage)

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GEMSReview

 Fixed Interest Rate at 5.99%  FICO Score as Low as 600Accepted  100% Financing – No Money Down  20 Year Fixed Rate Solar Loan  Maximum Loan Amount $75,000  No Prepayment Penalties  Re-Amortization Allowed  Properties held in Trust accepted  Competitive Underwriting Guidelines & Rates

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EligibleBorrower

 All parties named on title to the property must be borrowers on the loan.  The electric utility account must be held by at least one borrower.  Credit approval is based on the highest (used to be lowest) credit score of all co-borrowers.  All Trustees must be co-borrowers.

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EligibleProperties

 Subject Property must be single family residence located within the service territories of Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), Maui Electric Company (MECO)

  • r Hawaii Electric Light Company

(HELCO)  The property may be fee simple or

  • leasehold. Leased properties must have

at least 25 years remaining on the Lease.  Properties held in Trust are eligible.

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EligibleProjects

 NEM, CGS or CSS Interconnections  System monitoring equipment w/ data access capability  Expected production from system cannot exceed 125% of site usage  Installed costs not to exceed $4.50 per watt.  PVWatts for production validation  PVWatts Calculator Certification  Panels & Inverters must have 20 year manufacturer’s warranty  10 Year Workmanship Warranty  Installer must be GEMS approved

For full eligibility requirements, visit: www.gems.Hawaii.gov/participate-now/installers

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EligibleCostof PV System

Total Installed PV System cost may include:  Solar panels, equipment, materials and labor installation  Required electrical upgrades  Permit fees  Other hard cost and structural improvements may be assessed up to 20% of system cost.

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AdditionalRequirements

 Single funding after completion  Financing fee is the greater of $300 or 1% of the LoanAmount  Financing fee to be paid by installer and will be netted at funding  Required system monitoring

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GEMS RESIDENTIAL LOAN PROCESS

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Process for TheConsumer

Financing Process - Steps

  • 1. Scope of Work
  • 2. Online application or Paper

Application

  • 3. Pre-Qualification
  • 4. Validation / Qualify Project
  • 5. Approval / Execute Loan Agreements
  • 6. Installation
  • 7. Completion / Verify Improvements
  • 8. Disbursement
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  • 1. Scopeof Work

 Customer requests Solar System from GEMS approved Installers  Installers prepare scope of work for Solar System that meets Product Eligibility criteria.

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Process Overview

The HGIA LOAN PROCESS

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2.Applying for Financing

On-line Application Process:

The credit application is available on the GEMS Homeowner Program page at, http://gems.hawaii.gov/participate-now/for-homeowners/

  • All * fields must be filled in and the applicant must provide an email address. The

email address is a security measure, as once an application is submitted, an email will be sent to the borrower as confirmation. This ETS E-sign portal is secure and approved by the State of Hawaii.

  • Customers may download and print an application and can be sent by mail or fax

to:

Submit by mail or fax to: Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority P.O. Box 2359 Honolulu, HI 96813 Fax: 808-587-3896 Email to: Dbedt.gems@Hawaii.gov

  • Printable applications will be available to Installers at the GEMS Hawaii Drop Box.
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2.Applying for Financing

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2.Applying for Financing

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2.Applying for Financing

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2.Applying for Financing

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2.Applying for Financing

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2.Applying for Financing

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2.Applying for Financing

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2.Applying for Financing

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2.Applying for Financing

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  • 3. Pre-Qualify

 HGIA reviews application  Checks the following:

  • Consumer Credit Report
  • Consumer’s Current Utility Bill
  • Check Eligible Property status

 HGIA issues a loan status

  • Conditional Preapproval - Eligible Borrower and Property
  • Pending – Requires additional information
  • Denied – Ineligible Borrower and/or Property
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  • 4. Validation & Qualify Project

HGIA Verifies PV system meets Program Eligibility Requirements:

 20% Bill Savings  System must not exceed 100% of historical use  $4.50 Price per Watt

Required documentation from installer:

 Utility Interconnection application approval  NREL PVWatts system verification (print out)  PVWatts Calculator Certification (form)  Executed Sales Contract All documentation must meet Program Eligibility Requirements.

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  • 4. Validation & Qualify Project

NREL PVWatts system verification: pvwatts.nrel.gov

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  • 4. Validation & Qualify Project

PVWatts Calculator Certification Form: All GEMS loan forms will be available in the GEMS Hawaii Drop Box: Insert Link

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  • 4. Validation & Qualify Project

Executed Sales Contract must include:  System Size (in watts)  Total Installed Cost  Estimated Year 1 kWh Production  Evidence of Monitoring Equipment  Manufacturer’s Warranty (20 years on panel & inverter)  Workmanship Warranty (10 years)  Loan Amount *

* Installer’s contract with the customer must identify the loan amount the customer is seeking. The stated loan amount should be adjusted to account for any required down payment or customer funded contribution to the cost of the installation.

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5.Approval / ExecuteLoanAgreements

 Customer receives final approval from HGIA  Approved Borrower executes Loan Documents  Approved Installer receives notice to proceed  Approved Installer is responsible for obtaining building permits Note: HGIA must receive executed loan documents prior to issuing a Notice to Proceed.

  • 6. Installation
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INSTALLATION

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  • 7. Completion /Disbursement

At completion Eligible Installer submits:  A copy of closed permits  Executed NEM , DER or other Interconnection Agreement  A completion certificate  A detailed final invoice/contract Disbursement occurs once HGIA receives and verifies items

  • above. Payment request is made within two days and paid

via ACH or check from HGIA.

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  • 7. Completion /Disbursement

Completion Certificate: includes the solar system inventory listing the make, model, and serial number.

Form will be available with all other forms

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  • 7. Completion /Disbursement

Detailed Final Invoice/Contract:

 The final invoice/contract loan amount must match the original contract loan amount.  If the final invoice/contract amount varies from the original contract, please complete and submit a Change Order.

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COMMERCIAL LOAN PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Design of Commercial LoanProduct

  • The design included three objectives:
  • 1. to collaborate and partner with commercial banks and other

financial institutions;

  • 2. to be more flexible and competitive; and
  • 3. to fill a market gap with an unconventional financing tool.
  • Result: Co-lending structure with a capital stack of

private and public debt.

  • Long-term financing tool complements conventional financing

and provide low-cost, cash flow friendly capital

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Loans Made to Investorsor Direct to Small Business

 Fixed Interest Rates ranging from 4.50% to 7.50%

(depending on global cash flow)

 Leverages Bank financing (co-lending with

conventional financial Institution)

 Up to 100% Financing – No Money Down  Up to 20 Year Terms  No Prepayment Penalties

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Eligible Off Takers (rate payers)

  • Nonprofits
  • Small Businesses (as defined by the

U.S. Small Business Administration’s size standards)

  • For profit multi-family projects
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EligibleProperties

 Subject Property must be located within the service territories of Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), Maui Electric Company (MECO) or Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO)  The property may be fee simple or

  • leasehold. Leased properties must have

at least 20 years remaining on the Lease.

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GEMS SALES SUPPORT

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MarketingToolkit

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GEMS CONTACTS & RESOURCES

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Contact Information

Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA)

Residential Loan Program

Valerie Kubota valerie.c.kubota@hawaii.gov 808-587-2760

Commercial Loan Program

Ryan Hamadon ryan.r.hamadon@hawaii.gov 808-587-3829