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Desjardins Energy-Efficiency Loan

Desjardins designed the Energy-Efficiency Loan for businesses who want to modernize their equipment and buildings in order to reduce their energy bill and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Desjardins Energy-Efficiency Loan supports businesses committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and is intended for entrepreneurs benefiting from financial support¹ from government authorities and energy distribution companies such as Hydro-Québec and Gaz Métro.

Features

• Fixed or variable interest rate
• Repayment amortization period, terms and conditions based on projected savings following energy-efficiency work.
• Financing up to 100% of the total cost of modifications.
• Possible repayment pause while modifications are made.
• Compensation equivalent to 50 basis points on December 31 loan balance of each year².
• Loan Insurance in the event of death or disability.

Advantages

• Helps finance projects that improve your company's energy efficiency without affecting your working capital.
• Increases your company's earning power and value, once the work is completed.
• Contributes to the reduction of your company's greenhouse gas emissions.

	At the caisse	Make an appointment with an advisor at a caisse.
	At a Desjardins Business Centre	Make an appointment with an account manager at a Desjardins Business Centre.

1. Talk to a Desjardins account manager to find out which government programs make you eligible for the Desjardins Energy-Efficiency Loan.
2. Carbon credits purchased annually by Desjardins for and on behalf of the member and equivalent to 0.5% of the December 31 loan balance of each year, but not exceeding $7,500.