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As California Legislature Passes $1B Drought Relief Bill
Package, PACE Financing Could Fund Millions in Additional
Water Saving Upgrades, says Ygrene
Ygrene Works Encourages Cities to Take Advantage of PACE Financing for Water Efficiency Upgrades
SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of California Governor Jerry Brown's newly
approved $1 billion Drought Relief Bill Package, Ygrene Energy Fund, a leading provider of property assessed
clean energy (PACE) programs, today pointed to the significant role that PACE financing can play in funding
many residential water conservation upgrades.
The urgency of the drought in California is leaving city managers, council members and residents asking what
they can do to help. Ygrene, whose Ygrene Works program offers 100 percent financing for residential and
commercial property owners to deploy energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, is poised to fund
water conservation upgrades during this critical time. Though PACE financing is widely recognized as a
mechanism for funding residential solar power, Ygrene Works PACE financing also offers funding for: rainwater
cisterns, water saving sprinkler system, drip irrigation, artificial turf and low flow plumbing. Ygrene Works can
help property owners pay for water saving upgrades that can ease the impact of regulations prohibiting water
use. Additionally, Ygrene Works puts capital to work in our local communities, financing not only residential
projects, but also commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. Thousands of home and business owners
have utilized Ygrene Works' simple and affordable financing mechanism to improve the value of their property
and to save millions of dollars on their energy bills.
"CVAG and its members were one of the first to leverage the innovative Ygrene Works financing, through its
CV Upgrade program, and it has been a great success in our communities. Having already completed
hundreds of projects and enabled millions of dollars in energy and water - related savings, the program
continues to expand delivering many more opportunities for our residents to save water and electricity," said
Tom Kirk, Executive Director CVAG.
"Cities and residents are struggling to deal with the drought and are unaware that PACE financing can be used
to address many of the capital challenges they are facing," said Stacey Lawson, CEO of Ygrene Energy Fund.
"Ygrene is currently in the process of expanding its footprint by enrolling cities across California in order to give
all residents the opportunity to access the Ygrene Works program, a program designed to help everyone do
their part during this drought."
About Ygrene Energy Fund
Ygrene Energy Fund is the leading developer and administrator of clean energy financing programs
throughout the United States. The fully funded Ygrene Works program provides immediately accessible
financing for renewable generation, energy efficiency and water conservation upgrades to both residential and
commercial property owners at no upfront costs. Over the next five years, the Ygrene Works program is
projected to create tens of thousands of local jobs and invest hundreds of millions into local economies. Learn
more at www.ygreneworks.com (http: / /www.ygreneworks.com /).
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California's Leading PACE Program
Ygrene Energy Fund and the Golden State Finance Authority* have joined together to make the
Ygrene Works" PACE program available to every city and county in California with a simple, one -
step, opt -in process. Your community can now have access to the best PACE financing program
available. Help your constituents upgrade their properties and begin saving money right away,
while creating local jobs, generating economic growth and achieving your environment targets.
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the lowest financing rates and fees in the industry.
*Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), a joint powers authority (JPA) formerly known as California Home Finance
Authority of CRHMFA Homebuyers Fund (CHF), has partnered with Ygrene Energy Fund to make low cost PACE financing
immediately available to all California property owners for energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, and
renewable energy upgrades to their homes and businesses.
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Local green jobs, energy savings, millions in local economic
investment and a cleaner environment —these are the benefits
of having Ygrene Works" in your community
All contractors must be licensed and bonded in the state of California and are
CONSUMER PROTECTION trained and certified by Ygrene. All projects require local permits and customer
approval of work before payment is directed to contractor.
ECONOMIC STIMULUS The Ygrene Works'" program achieves the triple bottom -line: it creates jobs,
builds the economy, and reduces our carbon footprint.
From solar panels to cool roofs to insulation, Ygrene is ready to fund thousands
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT of environmentally - friendly, energy savings projects in your community.
Ygrene manages every aspect of the program in your city, with supervision
DEDICATED TEAM from government staff —a true, turn -key operation with a dedicated team that
won't impact your local budget.
Because Ygrene pays for all costs including program implementation, staffing
ZERO COST TO TAXPAYERS and marketing —and provides all project funding, there is zero cost to local
taxpayers.
For more information, call 707.236.6608 or email: info @ygrene.us
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Q: What is Ygrene Works'" and how does it benefit my community?
A: Ygrene Works "" allows your city or county to bring Best in Class PACE financing to its constituents
by providing 100 percent, no money down, tax deductible project funding with the lowest rates
and fees to residential, commercial and agricultural property owners.
Q: What is PACE financing?
A: PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) lets owners of all types of properties finance a wide range
of energy or water conserving improvements and renewable energy generation systems. Because
payments are made through property taxes, PACE participants enjoy long financing terms, reason-
able rates and quick approvals, which does not prohibit future borrowing capability.
Q: What is the process for my community to join the Ygrene Works'" program?
A: Joining Ygrene Works'" is fast and simple. The resolution(s) necessary to opt -in to the program can be
approved at a single meeting of your City Council or Board of Supervisors. Ygrene and the Golden
State Finance Authority (GSFA) will provide samples of all required documents, including the staff
report and resolutions. Call 707 - 236 -6608 to speak with a Ygrene Works" advisor who will walk you
through the process.
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